The Brewer-Garrett Company · 8 hours ago
Project Accountant
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Brewer-Garrett Company is a facility solutions company focused on enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. They are seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate project costing functions, manage financial reporting, and collaborate with project teams to maintain budget compliance.
ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergyService Industry
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate allocation and tracking of project expenses, maintaining detailed records that align with company and customer guidelines
Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs and provide explanations and corrective actions
Ensure labor costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate projects, often requiring knowledge of timekeeping systems and practices
Ability to work closely with project managers, contract administrators, Federal Cost Accountant, and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
Review and sign off on all monthly budget reconciliations (Rewrites) prior to sign off by the Solutions General Manager or Solutions Vice President
Prepare and submit monthly owner billings (AIA, OAKS, format or client-specific) including preparation of required supporting documentation
Prepare and explain the results of monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports to team members
Assist in developing and implementing a training program for onboarding Project Managers (PMs) and Project Coordinators (PCs) specifically focused on project financials using COINS ERP and Procore
Review and process subcontractor and vendor payment applications, including securing required lien waivers and other required documents
Coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely vendor and subcontractor payments
Review, report and the management of projects under and over billings on a weekly basis
Track and process contract change orders accurately and efficiently
Support the project team with new project set-up, maintenance and contract close out functions
Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a construction environment
Strong understanding of construction accounting, such as WIP reporting, retainage, and change order management
Good computer skills: must be a proficient user of Microsoft office programs, specifically Excel and Word; familiar with Adobe or Bluebeam PDF; must be able to learn new programs quickly (COINS ERP+, Procore, OAKS, SharePoint, MS Project, client systems, etc.)
Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with Employer Match
Employer-paid STD, LTD
Life and Critical Care Insurance
HSA & FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Paid-time off
On-site gym
Open-door policy
Collaborative culture
Company
The Brewer-Garrett Company
The Brewer-Garrett Company Provides Construction Services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lou Joseph
President and CEO
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