Project Accountant I
Project Accountant I
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Job Description
LEMOINE a Great Place to WorkCertified company is looking for a Project Accountant I. Were looking for a highly organized and detailoriented individual to support our Operations Team with financial and administrative functions on active projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and other project leaders to ensure accurate job cost tracking subcontractor compliance billing support and risk management activities. The ideal candidate is proactive adaptable and thrives in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project StartUp: Participate in project kickoff meetings to gain insight into scope commitments tax status billing schedules and reporting needs. Support setup of systems and tools to enable efficient cost tracking and compliance monitoring.
Project Administration: Attend and contribute to internal team meetings project reviews and project scorecard tracking. Assist with reclassification of miscoded job costs and support documentation in EFMS (electronic file management system). Monitor project deadlines related to billing cost accruals and subcontractor payments. Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly billing packages including notarized pay apps lien waivers certified payroll and ownerrequired documentation. Track and follow up on accounts receivable collections.
Subcontractor & Vendor Payments: Ensure all subcontractor agreements purchase orders and licensing documents are current and fully executed. Maintain uptodate certificates of insurance and monitor compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Track certified payroll lien waivers risk mitigation plans and payment performance bonds as needed. Coordinate payments to vendors and subcontractors once funding has been received from the owner.
Project CloseOut: Assist with organizing and finalizing closeout documentation including warranties and O&M manuals. Ensure all subcontractor final lien waivers are collected and outstanding payables are resolved. Support the Project Manager in closing out subcontracts in the accounting system and validating final project cost projections.
What Were Looking For:
- 35 years of experience in accounts payable construction project accounting or a related field.
- Associate degree in Accounting Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or project management software.
Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and organization.
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills with a willingness to take initiative.
Competencies for Success
Manages Complexity: Able to simplify and solve multilayered issues effectively.
ActionOriented: Shows initiative and brings energy to overcome challenges.
Ensures Accountability: Maintains ownership of tasks and follows through on commitments.
Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships and communicates effectively across teams.
Effective Communicator: Tailors messaging appropriately to different audiences.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lemoine Company L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin or disability. Only jobrelated factors will be considered in deciding applicants qualifications for positions.
Employment Type
Contract
