Project Accountant (Hiring Immediately)
McCarthy Building
Job Description
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine . We, Not I . All In.
We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
POSITION SUMMARY The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the project(s) overall financial health, transparency and compliance by partnering with project(s) leadership on specific project(s) goals. This position requires strong understanding of project cost, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with project teams to ensure the financial success of our construction projects. This position may be located at a single project or may be located at a central office with occasional travel to local project sites. The Project Accountant will report to the Project Manager if assigned to a single project or may report to the local Finance Business Partner if involved on multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Track and report on Financial and Operational health of the project to the Project Manager and/or Finance Business Partner
Assist in project cost maintenance with Project Manager and/or Project Admin
Track progress on monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications submitted by the Project Manager and/or Project Admin to ensure compliance, timely payments, understanding of billing position for the project and tracking against cash flow curves
Perform trend analysis for project general conditions and general requirements to assist Project Manager
Perform project forecasting analysis to assist Project Manager with profit forecast reporting such as Allowance and Contingency tracking
Assist Project Manager in subcontractor or owner claims with detailed financial reporting
Perform audits of project financials including sales tax verifications to confirm local compliance, insurance costs and verification of owner and subcontractor contract compliance
Assist in project financial set-up including initial budget/cost codes, cash flow curves, establishing rates, etc
Assist in Joint Venture project cost tracking and reporting including Joint Venture billings, rate verification, compliance and month-end consolidation reporting
Assist in yearly internal and external audits as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have 5+ years experience in an admin/sr. admin or 2+ years in an accountant role. Construction experience preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Must have excellent computer skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced office environment, able to multitask, meet critical deadlines with eye for accuracy and attention to details.
Proactive, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
Ability to work with all levels of project staff and organization and communicate effectively
Experience with CMiC and Procore a plus
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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