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Project Accountant - Construction

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Overview

Summary: The construction project accountant position is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, processing expenses and payables, ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected, document compliance and financial reporting for the project. These duties and responsibilities are inclusive of, but not limited to the list below. Duties & Responsibilities

Sync budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders from Procore to Sage 100 Maintain project-related records for certificates of insurance, releases of liens, payables and receivable records. Maintain/Updatesubcontractor insurance certificatesand verify certificate compliance Sync monthly subcontractor AIA payment applications and vendor invoices from Procore to Sage 100and review against contract auditto verify accuracy Organize posted subcontractor AIA payment applications and vendor invoices into Open Payable files sorted by Project/G & A Reconcile subcontracts and vendor accounts against statement. Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and courteous manner. Assist Project Manager with required subcontractor and billing documentation necessary to complete monthly owner payment applications. Prepare monthly Job Cost Report Work with Project Manager for Financial Closeout requirements of projects Create and submit government, audit reports related to projects (Certified Payroll, SBE/SWBE/OEO audits) Assist Accounting Manager with year-end audit by outside CPA firm Other project, accounting and clerical duties as needed Competencies

Good working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures, specifically those related Construction. Excellent communication and organizational skills, analytical capabilities and discrepancy resolution. Must exhibit a high degree of attention to detail and follow-through skills Solid written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to speak and write clearly in English. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus Must be a self-starter, goal-oriented individual with the desire to get the job done Must be able to work well in both a team and individual environment Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks concurrently, identify priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Qualifications

Construction Accounting experience preferably in the public school, government work sector Must have experience with construction accounting software systems such as Sage 100 and Procore. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Working knowledge of the Notice to Owner,lien waiver, and sworn statement collection process Reports to:

Controller Department:

Accounting Hours:

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm (In-Office) Location:

6241 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 Date:

New 09/16/2025 Company Description

D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (DSC) is a mid-sized commercial general contractor working primarily in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1992 by former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, DSC continues to be dedicated to building long lasting client relationships by providing unequaled service to its clients. We provide comprehensive construction services utilizing a variety of project delivery models including Program Management, Construction Management at Risk, General Contracting and Design-Build. Our motto, BUILD LIKE CHAMPIONS, reflects the company’s culture of teamwork and commitment to being the best we can be. In our constant pursuit of providing quality service, DSC offers clients the services of more than 40 team members from offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach and Orlando. Over our 25 year history we have built a variety of project types with the main focus areas being Government, Education, Aviation, Sports and Recreation, Healthcare, Non-Profit/ and Multi-family Residential. Some of the our projects include the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, the Broward College Health Science Simulator Center (LEED Gold), the Florida Memorial University Multipurpose Athletic and Wellness Education Center and three of the ground level clubs at the Hard Rock Stadium. DSC uses the latest technology in order to execute projects from the early planning stages right through closeout. This includes state-of-the-art software for Building Envelope Modeling (BIM), estimating, bid management, scheduling and online collaborative project management.

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