Project Accountant

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including : Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon's unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, H3D Solutions, a modeling and design subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it's the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry - and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com.

SUMMARY

The Project Accountant position is responsible for analyzing financial information and monitoring the progression of projects. They will investigate variances, approve expenses, and ensure projects are billed to the customers and payments are collected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Effectively communicate with the necessary departments regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
• Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels by following best practices.
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Review project budgets, staffing and work plans to guarantee appropriate fees.
• Prepare and send exact invoices to clients and collect payments.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements.
• Prepare local property and business tax returns.
• Ensure the clients contracts are up to date with changes that reflect the project needs.
• Guarantee timely reporting, budgeting, financial management and project forecasting to clients.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting; or 5+ years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not -to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process. Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits at Haydon / Earthscapes :

Health Options

Worklife Balance

Professional Development

Teamwork / Camaraderie Retirement Planning

EEO Statement

Haydon Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by appliable law.

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