Job Title: Senior Project AccountantJob Description

The Senior Project Accountant will serve as the primary Accounting liaison for the project team, customers, and vendors. Responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to project teams and management. Assigned projects and accounting duties will range from moderate to high in complexity.

Responsibilities

• Review the construction contract requirements for assigned projects

• Understand the relevant components of the geographic area of the project (i.e. sales/use tax)

• Monitor customer and subcontractor contract amounts and change orders in CMiC

• Prepare and reconcile project billings, ensuring all allowable costs are billed in a timely manner

• Follow up on customer invoices over 45 days and document issues/comments in CMiC

• Maintain working knowledge of construction industry forms and documents for accounting purposes

• Code and process subcontractor and supplier invoices timely, verifying approval

• Review equipment pre-bill reports and work with Project Manager to ensure accuracy

• Understand project costs and identify anything improperly charged to a project

• Ensure all project costs are processed timely

• Prepare/review journal entries as necessary

• Review non-billable costs with Project Manager to see if any can be billed

• Collect and track subcontractor lien waivers, for all applicable Tiers

• Ensure completed projects are closed out timely, following the close documents

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations

• Prepare information for internal financial reports

• Support development and implementation of accounting systems and processes

• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with project teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Mentor Project Accountants, contributing to their professional development

• Be available to lead meetings in the absence of Manager

• Serve as a resource for PM team in all project-related questions

• View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Project Accounting/Accounting experience

• Experience in the Construction Industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel (Pivot Tables / VLOOKUP)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business

• Strong knowledge of GAAP & AIA

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Basic accounting principles knowledge

• Documentation skills

• Research and resolution skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables / VLOOKUP)

• Experience with job costing, cost analysis, reconciliation, month-end processes, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, journal entries, QuickBooks, AIA documents, and lien releases

• Ability to prepare balance sheet analysis

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment in Dallas, with in-office work required 5 days a week. There is potential for flexibility after 6 months of training. The office has about 50 people, while the accounting team is based in Minnesota. You will meet with the Minnesota team virtually and potentially travel to Minnesota once a quarter. The total Accounting and Finance team consists of about 20 people. The company offers a fun and supportive office environment, comprehensive benefits, a supportive culture, career development opportunities, work-life balance, community engagement, and a positive work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $50.48/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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.