Project Accountant

SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking a Project Accountant for their projects in Hermiston OR/Tri-Cities WA. The Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts bonds insurance payables liens billings payroll/cost/budget reports for the jobsite management FunctionsProject AccountingProvides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR job cost reports to owners etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders owner billings budget transfers subcontractor pay requirements payroll and A/P all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached correct and with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost ManagementProcesses subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting AdministrationImplements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) various administrative tasks for the jobsite including: handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail; establishing new supplier accounts; purchasing office supplies; preparing payroll; answering telephones; filing; Customer RelationsBuilds effective relationships with customers design team subcontractors suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customers RequirementsAssociates or bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) and 2 to 4 years of experience preferably in the construction industry on large complex projects. Depending upon the project size scope and complexity the years of experience may vary. Depending upon the role this may require demonstrated ability to assist with more than one project at a proficiency in basic accounting solid customer service skills and verbal/written the ability to be a team player and function in a fast-paced changing with Certified PayrollPreferred ExperienceLocal candidate preferred but not range: $62000 - $83000*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales orrevenue-based metrics any collective bargaining agreements and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.