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 :
Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website : www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com
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POSITION
SUMMARY :
The Project Accountant 1 is responsible for
general administrative duties, maintaining accurate and complete records of
project documents, and assisting and supporting the project team members with
the accounting and billing process. The position works under the direct
supervision of the Project Manager with guidance from the Director of Project
Accounting. 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
Requests, collects, and files partial and final release
of liens; responds to Notice of Commencement (NOC) and tracking
Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance
compliance renewals
Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when
required
Receives and processes payroll for hourly
employees
Processes Personal Action Forms (PAF) for all craft
employee changes
Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of
values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards
Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings
against job cost per MCC Standards
Manages the AP / AR process within the accounting
system / ERP
Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting to
ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred
Set up and maintain general subcontractor
correspondence and accounting files in the document control system
Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to
ensure company policy is followed before payment, including adherence to
pay-if-paid provisions
Receive, date stamp, and distribute all incoming
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
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.
JOB
SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES :
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS :
2-year associate degree or 2 years of relevant accounting
experience
WORKING
CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS :
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 :
Manhattan focuses on building trust and 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.
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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