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Pepper Construction Group

Sr Project Accountant - Commercial Construction

Pepper Construction Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

Position Summary This role is responsible for preparing owner billings in accordance with contractual terms. You will ensure job costs are processed in accordance with company internal control procedures, identify and communicate areas of financial risk, and manage relationships with third‑party subcontractors and the project management team to ensure exceptional levels of customer service and prompt payment.

Major Responsibilities

Administer jobs with complex contractual issues independently, i.e. certified payroll reporting, diversity & inclusion participation, prevailing wage, and TIF requirements

Prepare cost‑plus, cost‑plus GMP, or Lump Sum billings, ensuring all allowable costs are billed in a timely manner

Track subcontractor lien waivers

Knowledge of project management software (CMiC) as it relates to billing

Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, including but not limited to job profit swings, tracking of late/unbilled activity and account analysis

Elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed

Assist with preparation of financial, ad hoc, and/or specialized reporting requested by group leaders

Review, sign, and approve client billings for project accountants

Train and mentor new hires

Facilitate job closeout. Prepare closed job accrual, reconcile and understand profit (loss)

Coordinate the billing process with the project team

Position Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, preferred in business discipline

5+ years of construction accounting experience

Construction or property management experience, preferred

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities & see projects through to completion

Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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