Project Accountant
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:Project Accountant
Compensation:90K110K
Environment: 5 days per week in Office
Company Overview:
Our client specializes in the construction industry.
Position Summary:
The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects collaborating with project managers superintendents and the finance team to ensure accurate job cost tracking billing forecasting and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle accounting for construction projects from setup to closeout
- Prepare and review forecast worksheets WIP schedules and revenue recognition
- Lead monthly forecasting process for project revenue and costs
- Monitor budgets cost-to-complete and margin analysis
- Assist with accounts receivable collection and billing dispute resolution
- Review AIA billings change orders and subcontractor pay applications
- Ensure accurate recording and classification of project costs
- Reconcile job costs investigate discrepancies and support month-end close
- Mentor junior project accountants and assist with audit requests
Qualifications:
- 5 years of construction accounting experience with at least 2 years in project accounting
- Knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting WIP schedules and forecasting
- Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g. Viewpoint Sage 300 CRE/Timberline)
- Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA or CMA a plus)
- Experience in multi-entity and intercompany accounting
- Familiarity with union labor reporting and prevailing wage projects
Cordia by Cherry Bekaert is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory Services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers to open new doors to opportunities. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions with best-in-class Consultant Care programs multi-project opportunities health and retirement benefits participation in company events and more.
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Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Organizational skills
- Construction Experience
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Contracts
About Company
Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.
