Michael Page
Project Accountant / Senior Project Accountant
Michael Page, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Senior Project Accountant
The Senior Project Accountant has direct responsibility for all AP, AR, and compliance on assigned projects. The Senior Project Accountant will work on site with project management team and do the following: Attend project kick-off meeting. Review contracts. Note items concerning financial matters such as billing requirements, change order procedures, reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable costs, allowable mark-ups, fee structure etc. Obtain the contract GMP and review with Estimating and Project Management to properly assign phase codes and enter original budget into the accounting system Set up invoices for client billings, use the industry standard AIA format and client specific formats when warranted. Review Owner change order requests, as prepared by project management. Update, and post as required. Review and reconcile subcontracts and subcontractor change orders. Review subcontractor change order submissions for proper attachments and backup, math errors and check established billing rates. Confirm there are established billing rates for all subs. Review all invoices and subcontractor progress payment forms for billing. Check for accuracy, job name, math errors, previous billings and past due balances. Do not process statements for billing, but review all statements to ensure that all invoices have been received. Prepare monthly requisition for Project Managers' review. Include all costs for the month including labor, general conditions, subcontractor invoices, insurance and all applicable taxes. Work with Project Manager to update and balance all cost reports for status reports on a monthly basis. Review budget adjustments before posting. Assist the Project Manager in tracking budget and allowance expenditures. Review all invoices, subcontracts and purchase orders to determine if correct sales and use tax is included. Complete all duties in compliance with the month-end schedule. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The ideal Senior Project Accountant would have the following: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 5+ years experience in Project Accounting handling complex construction projects General understanding of cost accounting/ WIP Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Excel skills should encompass pivot tables and v-look ups Effective communicator Proven ability to stay on task and meet deadlines without constant supervision. The Senior Project Accountant - Construction will enjoy a competitive salary in the $80,000 - $100,000 range plus bonus potential along with Medical, Vision and Dental coverage, 401K Match, PTO.
The Senior Project Accountant has direct responsibility for all AP, AR, and compliance on assigned projects. The Senior Project Accountant will work on site with project management team and do the following: Attend project kick-off meeting. Review contracts. Note items concerning financial matters such as billing requirements, change order procedures, reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable costs, allowable mark-ups, fee structure etc. Obtain the contract GMP and review with Estimating and Project Management to properly assign phase codes and enter original budget into the accounting system Set up invoices for client billings, use the industry standard AIA format and client specific formats when warranted. Review Owner change order requests, as prepared by project management. Update, and post as required. Review and reconcile subcontracts and subcontractor change orders. Review subcontractor change order submissions for proper attachments and backup, math errors and check established billing rates. Confirm there are established billing rates for all subs. Review all invoices and subcontractor progress payment forms for billing. Check for accuracy, job name, math errors, previous billings and past due balances. Do not process statements for billing, but review all statements to ensure that all invoices have been received. Prepare monthly requisition for Project Managers' review. Include all costs for the month including labor, general conditions, subcontractor invoices, insurance and all applicable taxes. Work with Project Manager to update and balance all cost reports for status reports on a monthly basis. Review budget adjustments before posting. Assist the Project Manager in tracking budget and allowance expenditures. Review all invoices, subcontracts and purchase orders to determine if correct sales and use tax is included. Complete all duties in compliance with the month-end schedule. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The ideal Senior Project Accountant would have the following: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 5+ years experience in Project Accounting handling complex construction projects General understanding of cost accounting/ WIP Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Excel skills should encompass pivot tables and v-look ups Effective communicator Proven ability to stay on task and meet deadlines without constant supervision. The Senior Project Accountant - Construction will enjoy a competitive salary in the $80,000 - $100,000 range plus bonus potential along with Medical, Vision and Dental coverage, 401K Match, PTO.