Job Title: Project AccountantJob Description
As a Project Accountant, you will be integral to managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with company policies. You will handle trade accounts payables and receivables, manage retainage, and ensure timely payments to subcontractors and owners. Your role will include preparing reconciliations, processing billing approvals, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Responsibilities
Process trade accounts payables and manage retainage.
Enter approved trade billings into the financial software.
Process owner accounts receivables and prepare owner applications.
Prepare owner application reconciliations to job costs.
Enter approved owner bills into the financial software.
Review and post other job costs, including general conditions costs, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with company policies.
Ensure all payables and receivables are handled according to company policy.
Ensure timely payments to subcontractors and from owners.
Ensure certified payrolls are submitted timely, review wage rates, and manage withholding of penalties from subcontractors when necessary.
Prepare credit applications.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with payment, bonding, and insurance requirements.
Ensure project and subcontractor compliance with sales, use, and gross receipts taxes, and other regulatory matters.
Coordinate with project staff and provide reports and analysis as requested.
Reconcile Daily Construction Reports to Certified Payroll receipts to ensure subcontractor compliance.
Review Subcontractor Pending Change Order Logs and reconcile with contract management software.
Review Approved and Pending Change Orders from owners and subcontractors and synchronize with financial software.
Meet weekly with the project team to address any missing or delayed items.
Assist the project team with budget preparation by updating actual costs for general conditions monthly.
Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely completion and submission of EER/Procore budget reports.
Essential Skills
Experience in project accounting.
Proficiency in Sage 300 and MS Office Suite.
Experience in accounts payable, payment processing, and job costing.
3-5 years of experience as a Project Accountant.
Experience in the construction industry.
Knowledge of Certified Payroll and Autodesk software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
Experience with a General Contractor or Construction Management Company.
5-7 years of construction experience in general contracting.
Demonstrated ability to perform complicated tasks and lead others.
Strong analytical ability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Ability to resolve project-related issues promptly.
Strong teamwork skills and a passion for success.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. You will be part of a supportive accounting team within a growing company that offers a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. The company culture promotes a laid-back environment, provided work is completed efficiently, with opportunities for outings such as golf, baseball, and fishing. Early Fridays allow for leaving at 4 PM. Benefits include a full health package, PTO starting at two weeks based on tenure, and monetary growth after a six-month evaluation.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.