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Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Redmond ConstructionChicago, Illinois, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What we need :

We’re hiring a Project Accountant for our Chicago office. Our ideal candidate would be able to manage Accounts Payable & Receivable for $100MM+ in revenue, manage AIA Pay Application Documents, and communicate quickly, professionally, and effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors .

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of accounting experience in construction. Being highly detail oriented, extremely organized, and proactive in organizing monthly pay applications is critical. Ability to provide friendly, responsive client and vendor interaction is a must.

Technology

  • Proficient in Windows operating systems, specifically Excel
  • Proficient in Google Drive and Google Suite, specifically Google Sheets
  • Familiar with Netsuite or similar Accounting software
  • Familiar with Procore
  • Familiar with AIA Documents
  • Familiar with Lien Waivers and Sworn Statements
  • Familiar with Construction Change Order documents
  • Notary registration preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and monthly construction draw schedules
  • Accounts Payable - organizing vendor invoices as they are received, validating them with appropriate team members, and processing payments, and maintaining vendor aging reports
  • Accounts Receivable - processing payments and maintaining customer aging reports
  • Prepare Pay Applications for Customers - Create compliant AIA documentation (G702 & G703 forms), Sworn Statements, Lien Waivers, Change Order summaries, and Invoices.
  • Request, collect, validate, and organize all subcontractor G702 / 703 forms and lien waivers for submission with Pay Application Packages
  • Participate in weekly cash-flow and AR / AP meetings with Finance, Operations and Leadership Teams
  • Meet weekly with Team Leads and Project Managers to ensure Pay Applications are on time and accurate
  • Prepare reports for Team Leads and Finance Manager as requested
  • Assist with setting up new vendor accounts in Redmond systems
  • Assist with setting up new customer accounts in Redmond systems
  • Assist with creating profiles for Redmond in customer systems to submit compliance documents, pay applications, and receive payment
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