Project Accountant

Job Number: 2171916

Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: San Ramon, CA
Compensation: $90-110K

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant position will report to the VP Finance / Controller and have a significant interaction with the Director of Operations, CFO and President.
They will also play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. While being meticulous, paying attention to detail and having a high level of accuracy when completed job duties.


Responsibilities:

• Proactively managing and maintaining a variety of documentation such as building permits, lien releases, insurance certs, W-9 forms, etc.
• Preparing and processing vendor invoices, job cost coding, matching with internal POs and submitting invoices for management approval of amount, terms, job codes and payment.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements and work on resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company.
• Schedule and prepare checks, ACH and wire transfer payments, monitoring discount opportunities, and other cash management responsibilities, subject to supervisory approval prior to payment.
• Maintain Lien Waivers Log; ensure that all waivers are received and contact vendors for missing waivers.
• Maintain vendor certificates of insurance and work directly with 3rd party insurance groups.
• Assist with monthly draw requests presented to lenders.

Requirements/Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in construction accounting is required
• Excellent knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures
• An understanding of commercial insurance policies, lien establishment and release procedures, construction and contract terms is required
• Jonas Premiere and NetSuite is preferred
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer and software skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office programs at a proficient level, with Excel proficiency required

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