Project Accountant

A Project Accountant for Hedrick Brothers Construction will facilitate all that is necessary to promote the financial well-being of the project including but not limited to Accounts Payable duties, Accounts Receivable duties, Budgeting, Forecasting, Administrative duties, etc. The Project Accountant will work independently as well as in conjunction with the Sr. Project Accountant, Project Manager, Project Executive and CFO on all assigned projects. The Project Accountant will also be a liaison with the Subcontractor/Suppliers and with the Owner/Owner’s Representative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Maintain and monitor Subcontractor contract files, including change orders.


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  Establish and maintain Owner Direct Purchase accounting, including Subcontractor Owner Direct Purchase Change orders on an as needed basis. Continually monitor Owner Direct Purchase information for compliance with Owners records.


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  Prepare and distribute internal monthly Project cost account information reports.


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  Obtain Subcontractor monthly application for payment to ensure compliance with established procedures, use of correct forms, correct math, correct previous Application for Payments amounts, etc.


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  Function as a liaison between the Hedrick Brothers Construction Project Manager, Accounting Department and Owners representative. Specifically facilitating the flow of cost and billing information, including approved invoices and Applications for Payment to Accounting on a recurring basis.


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  Assist Project Manager with review of monthly Subcontractor work completed for current Application for Payment.


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  Assist Project Manager with preparation of monthly Application for Payment, including all required backup information.


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  Ensure Project monthly Application for Payment is processed on schedule.


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  Monitor submitted Project Monthly Applications with Owner to insure processing without delay.


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  Administer Davis Bacon Act / Prevailing Wage program including oversight record reporting for all Subcontractors on an as needed basis. Submission on a weekly basis to Owner of all Davis Bacon Act information.


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  Administer local area Subcontractor/Material Supplier project involvement information, including summary reporting to Owner.


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  Administer local area worker project involvement information, including summary reporting to Owner.


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  Assist with staff accounting duties when needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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  Degree in accounting preferred with relevant experience.


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  Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required.


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  Experience with Timberline Accounting, Sage and ProCore preferred.


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  Working knowledge of Notice to Owner and Releases, as well as insurance compliance, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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  Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.


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  Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.


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  Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.


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  Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull or carry up to 30 pounds.


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  Ability to regularly lift, push, pull or carry up to 10 pounds.


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  Ability to occasionally lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.