Project Accountant

Position Description :

The Project Accountant will help support the project management staff while primarily supporting the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

Position Qualifications :

• Business or Accounting degree.
• Knowledge of construction accounting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage different personality types.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• A self-starter and great team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• VBA experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate.

Essential Duties :

• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing.
• Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers in performing project start-up, close-out, internal interim audits and maintaining the life cycle of projects.
• Work with staff to provide accurate billings to Owners in accordance with contract terms.
• Review project expenses to ensure accurate posting to projects.
• Reconcile cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems.
• Develop, manage and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Assist with monthly Margin Analysis and maintenance of Cash Flow Forecast.
• Assist with monthly reporting for Senior Management and Owner.

Benefits :

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP).

Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following :

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging / Security Clearances (if applicable)
30+ days ago