Project Accountant I
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.
Position Scope And Organizational Impact
Moss' Project Accountant works collaboratively with the Project team to ensure that all project-related accounting is compliant and accurate. You will be managing comprehensive accounting functions for the project job site and other essential tasks. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and professional ethics to support our Core Values.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Work with Accounts Payable department to complete new vendor setups for project
- Receive A/P invoices, review for accuracy, code and process in A/P systems
- Monitor and manage vendor accounts, reconcile statements and contact vendors for discrepancies
- Work closely with Senior Project Accountant to manage Owner Direct Purchase process
- Receive ODP invoice packages and review for accuracy
- Log invoices and submit package to project team for approval
- Submit approved packages to Owner for payment
- Follow up on PO discrepancies and payment status as needed
- Collect and submit subcontractor insurance certificates for Ebix review
- Analyze non-compliance reports for discrepancies between Ebix and A/P systems
- Work in conjunction with Ebix and A/P to update compliances to allow for timely payments to vendors
- Collect NTOs for project, review and validate against NOC
- Enter data on NTO Log and upload in enterprise systems
- Prepare lien waivers and send payment notifications for required vendors
- Collect and review lien waivers for accuracy, and release payments to vendors
- Electronically file vendor waivers in project files
- Assist Sr. PA with compiling owner billing backup documentation
- Prepare lien waiver package for owner funding
- Validate Payroll entries in Workday for both hourly and salaried employees on alternating pay schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education And Work Experience
- Associates and/or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
- 2+ years of experience working in an accounting setting (experience in construction & accounts payable a strong plus)
- Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask and problem solve and follow through to resolution
- Must have the ability to work in a high-volume, heavy deadline-driven environment
- Must demonstrate experience performing functions efficiently and accurately with little direct supervision
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with vendors, project team, accounts payable, risk, and other departments
- Always maintain professional ethics
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Construction project management software familiarity (CMiC/ Textura/ Procore) is helpful
- Experience with ODP programs, COIs, Lien Waivers, construction industry a plus
- Notary is a plus (or ability to obtain)
Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.