The Senior Project Accountant will perform variance advanced accounting functions and be responsible for overseeing the financial management of large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role includes coordinating with project managers and analyzing financial data. The role can be based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA or remote located in Pacific or Central time zones.
Requirements
- Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory bodies.
- Assist project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs, providing guidance and support.
- Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits ensuring thorough and accurate records.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and controls.
- Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
- Review and track Preliminary notices.
- Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.
- Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.
- Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
- Drive team adherence to month end and quarterly deadlines, consistently adopting innovative ideas to push a more efficient and accurate closing process.
- Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
- Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations.
- Assist tax department in calculating and processing job cost and sales tax accruals in accordance with state and county tax regulations.
- Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings.
- Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting by maintaining a sense of urgency for all tasks.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation, sick and holiday pay
