Project Accountant

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Provides accurate and timely billing, collection, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting on construction projects with minimal assistance.

This position is primarily based out of our Lafayette, IN office, but will also support the Griffith, IN location, with an expectation to occasionally travel to Griffith a few days per month.

Essential Functions

• Performs day to day project accounting operations
• Reviews field reporting for reasonableness and accuracy as compared to estimate, submitted documentation and customer records.
• Researches and codes receiving tickets
• Approves, codes and processes invoices from subcontractors and suppliers per project terms
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on estimated and actual costs for construction projects for the project team, management, external audits and customer contract requirements
• Bills, collects and reports to customer per contract terms
• Scans and files documentation into the electronic and / or physical job file
• Prepares reports
• Enters data for weekly / monthly cost and variance reports
• Prepares and reviews weekly / monthly cost and variance reports
• Prepares or assists with monthly Cost-To-Complete reports
• Communicates with internal / external customers.
• Answers inquiries professionally via phone, email or in-person.
• Visits job sites to review completed work as needed
• Attends various meetings before, during and after project completion
• Develops effective relationships internally with field, operations and estimating personnel and externally with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment.
• Wears all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

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About Milestone Contractors

Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https : / / www.milestonelp.com /

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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