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Project Accountant 2 - College Station

Project Accountant 2 - College Station

Manhattan ConstructionHouston, TX, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders

committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our

clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been

with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about

Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional

development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.

At Manhattan, you get :

  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
  • Professional development and leadership programs.
  • To work on exciting projects for your community.
  • Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
  • More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on

our website : www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your

resume with us!

POSITION

SUMMARY :

The Project Accountant 2 holds the qualities

and responsibilities of the PA 1, as well as a focus on maintaining records and

processes in relation to the Owner Contract and Project Budget. The position

works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, with guidance from

the Director of Project Accounting, and assists in the development and

execution of the billing strategy of the Project Execution Plan. This position

must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and strong

communication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Process all material and subcontractor invoices for

approval and inputs into the accounting system

Review subcontractors pay application information,

including current contract value, stored materials, owner direct

purchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the Project

Manager and Subcontractor as appropriate

Requests, collects and files partial and final releases

of liens

Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance

compliance renewals

  • Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors
  • Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when

    required

    Receives and processes payroll for hourly

    employees

  • Assists with onboarding of new team members
  • Assists with the project setup process, including but

    not limited to Job Cost Budgets and Staff Rate verification

    Assists in review of owner contracts to identify

    contractual terms for accounting and billing requirements with the project

    team and aids in documenting said requirements in the Contract

    Abstract

    Attends 'pencil-copy' meetings with subcontractors and

    Owners

    Attends assigned projects' PSR reviews and

    meetings

    Routinely performs reconciliation and audit reviews to

    identify any over / under variances; communicates effectively and pursues

    resolution

    Works with the Project Manager to create and monitor

    Billing Forecasts and Change Management

    Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of

    values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards (in

    ERP)

    Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings

    against job cost per MCC Standards

  • Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required
  • Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting to

    ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred

  • Manages the AP / AR process consistently in VISTA
  • Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to

    ensure company policy is followed prior to payment, including adherence to

    pay-if-paid provisions

    Set up and maintain general subcontractor

    correspondence and accounting files in the document control system

    Helps maintain records of computer-related equipment

    and prepares equipment transfers as needed

    Assist the Superintendent or Safety Manager in

    maintaining OSHA documentation and postings

  • Assist in Project Close Out process
  • Develops a basic understanding of various delivery

    methods through experience with a variety of project sizes and type; works

    across multiple projects with varying sizes and complexities

    Provide general administrative support to the project

    team as requested

    Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our

    Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.

  • Other duties as assigned
  • JOB SKILLS

    & ABILITIES GUIDELINES :

  • Strong computer skills are required. In addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new programs / systems quickly is essential.
  • Comfortable working in a paperless environment
  • Experience working in Vista or similar accounting system / ERP
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Functions actively and effectively as part of a team
  • Basic understanding of different delivery methods and experience with variation of project size, type
  • Dependability
  • MINIMUM

    QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 4-year bachelor's degree or relevant accounting experience
  • 6 years of industry experience
  • Project Location : College Station
  • WORKING

    CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS :

  • Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
  • Ability to repeat the same movements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
  • Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
  • Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
  • Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).
  • About Manhattan

    Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national

    construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction

    management, program management, general building, and design-build services.

    Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,

    healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,

    convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a :

  • 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
  • ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
  • Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
  • 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
  • 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)
  • Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and

    headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building

    excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical

    conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our

    clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same

    reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to

    work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

    Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and

    Recruiters

    Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited

    third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited

    candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property

    of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible

    for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual

    relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be

    obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third

    parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms

    contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business

    relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact

    with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human

    Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact

    our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan

    Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel

    any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan

    Construction.

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