Job description

A general engineering, civil contracting firm is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their thriving team. The Project Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting for projects from start to finish. The role involves billing, payables, collections, and subcontractor relations.

Duties of the position are described below:

• Process accounts receivable billing.
• Submit completed pay applications and releases as required by customer.
• Act as a liaison between project manager and customer to assist in communications and agreements regarding invoice approval.
• Send out weekly reporting: AR report, expected income, collections.
• Caltrans ICAS EWB Verification to monitor documents, payment status, bill status, rejections, and approvals.
• Audit jobs prior to closeout for unbilled extra work, unbilled quantities, over/under quantities within bid item budgets, unbilled back charges, and various items of discrepancy.
• Prepare and assist with project and accounting audits.
• Make accounts receivable collections calls.
• Track and enter back charges, withholds, and stop notices for contracts and subcontracts.
• Manage subcontract payables: schedule of values, approvals, invoice entry and document control.
• Monitor subcontractors’ required documents (i.e., insurance certificates, monthly releases, union compliance letters, etc.)
• Send out preliminary notices.
• Resolve lien problems.
• Manage vendor releases.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications of the position:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an account receivable position, preferable in a high-volume construction accounts receivable department.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Data Entry, and 10-Key.
• Knowledge of Viewpoint Vista or other accounting platforms is an extra plus.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills are important in this role.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Employ problem-solving skills and critical thinking analysis.
• Strong customer service orientation.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Starting pay rate ultimately depends on experience. This is a full-time, temporary to hire position with a comprehensive benefits package offered upon conversion which includes medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D/LTD Insurance; paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401 (k)-retirement savings plan with Safe Harbor contribution, Employee Assistance Program and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arroyo Grande, CA 93420: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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