Tarlton Corporation · 12 hours ago
Project Accountant
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTarlton Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their team at the Tarlton HQ facility. The role involves supporting the project management team with financial communication, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with project financial health.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Support the project management team to which you are assigned in all functions, but specifically to ensure timely and professional communication between customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments regarding project financials
Assist with new project team employees, tracking and documenting owner-specific training and onboarding (badges, IT, etc.)
Understand prime contract agreements and how they relate to the project
Generate and/or receive, file, distribute, and facilitate negotiation of prime contract agreements and setup in the accounting system, updating information on an as-needed basis
Create and process all letters of intent, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, change proposals, etc., in the accounting system and distribute for signature. Retain record copies in the job files
Perform workforce tracking, including certified payroll as required by the contract, including but not limited to diversity and inclusion compliance documentation
Assist project team in the preparation of monthly owner invoices and subcontractor billing
Request invoices from subcontractors and vendors as necessary
Assist subcontractors and vendors when inquiring about invoice/payment status
Track subcontractor and vendor compliance documentation including but not limited to insurance certificates, lien waivers, and second-tier lien waivers, etc., as required by the owner contract and/or Tarlton policies
Coordinate and obtain performance and payment bonds, bid bonds, etc
Provide backup assistance to other project accountants
Manage tax-exempt paperwork for projects
Monitor sales and use tax compliance
Project Accountants will be responsible for individual teams and located with their team
Project Accountants will report to the Operations Project Director with input on performance from the Assistant Controller
Assist with project closeouts
Support the coordination and preparation of accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing
Assist in reconciling discrepancies between project costs and general ledger accounts, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
Monitor the flow of project-related invoices and payments, ensuring they are aligned with contract terms and reflected correctly in the accounting system
Help maintain accurate accounts receivable aging reports, tracking outstanding invoices and following up on collections as needed
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper coding of expenses to the general ledger, facilitating accurate financial reporting
Perform final account reconciliations at project closeout to ensure all financial records are complete and accurate
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Oracle-based systems, or Viewpoint Construction Software and Project Management Software a plus
Five years of administrative experience (preferably in the construction industry) and/or Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance or related major required
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Congenial, dependable, organized, and efficient
Superb proofreading and organizational skills
Multi-tasking is a must, and flexible to changing conditions
Construction accounting experience
Must be a self-starter
Company
Tarlton Corporation
Tarlton is a St. Louis-based, $200 million general contracting/construction management firm specializing in complex new construction and renovation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dirk Elsperman
COO/Executive Vice President
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