Pariseault Builders Inc. · 1 week ago
Project Accountant
Cranston, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPariseault Builders Inc. is seeking an effective and collaborative Project Accountant to focus on the financial management of individual construction projects. This role partners with the project management teams ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with accounting standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Create new project job number in construction financial software, ensuring coding accuracy and naming consistency
Takes ownership of reviewing and approving subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers, and lien grids to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to posting by being the “final” approver in the construction financial system workflow
Prepare the company invoices and sends the final invoices to the client on a timely and consistent cycle. This includes creating draft invoices and scheduling time with applicable APM/PM, ensuring that all costs that should be included in the invoice are captured in the company financial system by reviewing Subcontractor Summary detail and calling subcontractors when bills are missing
Prepares and compiles the necessary invoice backup based on contractual agreement to ensure timely payment to company
Monitor job cost allocations, ensuring expenses are correctly coded to each project. (Commitments are properly attached to invoices)
Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor forecasts and eliminate negative or duplicative commitments
Collaborate with operations and accounting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across all projects financial data
Maintain compliance with company accounting standards and client contract requirements
Track project billings, subcontractor billings, receivables, and retainage to ensure compliance with internal processes and SOPs
Utilize and maintain company established digital filing systems to ensure easy document retrieval and audit readiness
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to collect and track insurance certificates and other compliance items
Support onboarding of subcontractors, vendors and customers, confirming required forms and compliance documents are current and valid
Participate in scheduled check runs to gain proficiency in all aspects of the process
Serve as a backup for the weekly check run, demonstrating the ability to independently and accurately complete all required steps when needed
Work closely with Finance Administrators, Operations, and the Finance Manager to ensure all project financial data is timely, accurate, and reconciled
Recommend efficiencies within role and document such in a standardized format. This may include but is not limited to billing, cost tracking, and reporting workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in construction accounting/finance administration or construction project financial coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong financial aptitude, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadline simultaneously with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and clients
High level of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information
Knowledge of construction financial software and familiarity with project workflows
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and LTD insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Company
Pariseault Builders Inc.
Located in the heart of New England (Cranston, Rhode Island) Pariseault Builders Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2022-06-11
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