Manhattan Construction Company · 2 weeks ago
Project Accountant 2
Manhattan Construction Company is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides various construction-related services. The Project Accountant 2 will focus on maintaining records and processes related to the Owner Contract and Project Budget, working under the supervision of the Project Manager and assisting in the development of the billing strategy.
Construction
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
4-year bachelor's degree or relevant accounting experience
6 years of industry experience
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
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)
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits.
Professional development and leadership programs.
Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
Company
Manhattan Construction Company
Manhattan Construction Company is a construction platform.
Funding
Current Stage
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The Journal Record
2025-12-18
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