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Manhattan Construction Group

Project Accountant 1 - College Station

Manhattan Construction Group, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840

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Overview Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

Competitive pay and benefits.

A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.

Professional development and leadership programs.

To work on exciting projects for your community.

Security and stability working for a financially strong company.

More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website:

www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!

Position Summary The

Project Accountant 1

is responsible for general administrative duties, maintaining accurate and complete records of project documents, and assisting and supporting the project team members with the accounting and billing process. The position works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager with guidance from the Director of Project Accounting. This position must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Process all material and subcontractor invoices for approval and inputs into the accounting system

Review subcontractors pay application information,including current contract value, stored materials, owner direct purchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the Project Manager

Requests, collects, and files partial and final release of liens; responds to Notice of Commencement (NOC) and tracking

Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance compliance renewals

Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors

Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when required

Receives and processes payroll for hourly employees

Assists with onboarding of new team members

Processes Personal Action Forms (PAF) for all craft employee changes

Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards

Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings against job cost per MCC Standards

Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required

Manages the AP/AR process within the accounting system/ERP

Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting to ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred

Set up and maintain general subcontractor correspondence and accounting files in the document control system

Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to ensure company policy is followed before payment, including adherence to pay-if-paid provisions

Receive, date stamp, and distribute all incoming mail

Order and maintain stock of office supplies

Helps maintain records of computer-related equipment and prepares equipment transfers as needed

Assist the Superintendent or Safety Manager in maintaining OSHA documentation and postings

Assist in Project Close Out process

Provide general administrative support to the project team as requested

Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.

Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

Strong computer skills are required. In addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential.

Comfortable working in a paperless environment

Experience working in Vista or similar accounting system/ERP

Good time management and organizational skills

Ability to follow set instructions and seek results

Functions actively and effectively as part of a team

Dependability

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

2-year associate degree or 2 years of relevant accounting experience

4 years of industry experience or 4-year Accounting Degree

Project Location: College Station

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.

Ability to repeat the same movements.

Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.

Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.

Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.

Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).

About Manhattan Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)

ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor

Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner

2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner.

2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Manhattan focuses on building trust and excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners.

Notice to Agencies Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submissions by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.

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