Project Accountant

Job Description

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JOIN THE HOFFMAN TEAM

When you ask a Hoffman employee what stands out most about the company, across the board they say, "the people. Hoffman provides employees with the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing, opportunities to build the most exciting projects and amazing benefits.

We provide health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and highly competitive pay. We take care of each other by offering free primary healthcare to our employees and their families through our dedicated healthcare clinics.

We encourage team building and giving back through community events. Hoffman is an employee-owned company, giving our employee-owners a stake in the company's long-term success.

Headquartered in the Northwest, Hoffman has been building some of the most exciting projects in the world for over a century.

We work in a wide range of markets; from urban high-rise towers and cultural projects such as museums and libraries; to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities;

water treatment plants; healthcare facilities and more. We have had the good fortune to build many of the region's most significant and challenging projects.

Our people take pride in their work, support each other above all else, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction.

Many of our employees have been here for 30+ years; people often join us straight out of college / apprenticeships and stay for their entire careers.

We are looking for builders with a wide range of talent to join our team; could you be the next employee of Hoffman?

POSITION SUMMARY : The project accountant will work with the office manager and project team onsite. They will work closely with the corporate accounting department and various internal and external departments.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the accounting progress of projects, processing committed and non-committed expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

This position will be fully at the project site located in Sunnyvale, CA supporting Hoffman affiliate companies who are working onsite.

SALARY RANGE : $76,500 - $105,000 Depending On Experience

Principle Responsibilities :

• Responsible for processing monthly subcontract billings and all material invoices for the project.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining files, forms, purchase orders, subcontract files, meeting minutes, misc. forms, etc.
• Support corporate craft payroll department in the processing of union payroll (new hire paperwork, time entry, payroll check processing, etc.)
• Support the monthly billing process to clients.
• Work with corporate accounting and project team to obtain tax-related documentation to support the sub-contract billing cycle and the owners tax exemption requirements.
• Monitor and ensure that all data requirements are satisfied in accordance with the established budgets and schedules.
• Assist with copying, filing, and mailing / distribution of jobsite correspondence.

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) years of project accounting and / or office management experience in the construction, engineering, or architectural field required.
• Experience with cost accounting, AP / AR functions, contract administration, invoice processing / auditing, and its relationship within the construction industry.

Position Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Advanced data management skill utilizing Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and sub-totaling) preferred.
• Proficient in Tier I accounting software or ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise-One accounting systems desired.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

Essential Functions

• Standing / Walking / Sitting : Workday is combination of sitting / walking and standing.
• Legs : Must be able to climb stairs - 20% of day.
• Hands / Arms : Constant use of hands / fingers for mouse / keyboard / computer use.
• Vision : Visual acuity in near, mid and far-range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand / eye coordination.
• Hearing : Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech : Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
• Lift / Carry : Up to 50lb computer / drawings- minimal.
• Bending / Twisting : Minimal.
• Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling : Minimal.
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Plan and organize work.
• Strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read / write / speak English, interpret construction-related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria : qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description / duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction.

Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer employment sponsorship for this position.

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