Project Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with initiation and close out of project activities including those with certified payroll, OCIP, sales tax compliance
• Processing all project invoices and subcontractor pay applications
• Tracking contract compliance and milestones
• Performs project accounting reconciliations, including sales/use tax
• Assists with owner payment collections and billings
• Assists in maintaining accounting processes and procedures manual
• Fosters a positive reputation in the industry by building relationships and identifies project opportunities aligned with strategic plans, and goals
• Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required

 

 

EXPERIENCE

0 – 5 years of accounting experience

Prior experience in project accounting in AEC industry preferred

Project billing experience preferred

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Suite
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with accounting software applications a plus
• Knowledge of sales and use tax a plus

 

COMPETENCIES

• Action oriented
• Functional/technical skills
• Informing
• Interpersonal savvy
• Learning on the fly
• Organizing
• Perseverance
• Problem solving
• Technical learning
• Detail oriented

 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Verifiable work references
• Successful completion of post-offer background & drug screens

• All positions at GH Phipps are considered safety sensitive. Position may be required to visit a construction site at any time.
• In person, regular attendance required

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $59,000 – 78,000 annually and is dependent in experience and title/rank of position offered.

 

Employer-paid benefits:

• Group Term Life and Additional Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) – Colorado residents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

 

Elective benefits:

• Health insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. The HSA account includes an employer contribution, and employees opting out of medical benefits receive an opt-out incentive.
• Vision – VSP
• Dental – Equitable
• Supplemental Benefits:
• Hospital Care
• Critical Illness
• Accidental Injury
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401K – automatic paycheck deductions as designated by employees

 

Compensation

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, participation in our employee stock ownership program (ESOP) on your first day of hire, and eligibility in our annual bonus program. Annual ESOP contributions and bonuses are dependent on company performance and are not guaranteed from year to year. Both ESOP and bonuses are calculated on one’s eligible compensation for the year.  

 

Holidays and Paid-Time Off

Employees get seven paid holidays (designated) and one paid floating holiday.

PTO may be used for vacation, sick time, or other personal matters and is based on years of employment and years of experience.