Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Blue Thread Services is seeking a Project Accountant with 3+ years of cost and/or construction accounting experience. This individual will be ultimately accountable for day-to-day project accounting, reporting and other duties in a fast-paced construction office. Project Accountants collaborate closely with all members of the project team (including Executives, Project Managers, Service Coordinators and other field/office staff) as well as other leaders across the organization.

Blue Thread Services is a market-leading roofing and exterior services group, comprised of top-tier brands with a premier operational infrastructure. Blue Thread’s network of organizations shares resources, best practices, and expertise to deliver quality service to customers and opportunities for employees. Blue Thread’s family of brands operates out of over fifteen locations across nine states, and includes Gorman Roofing Services, Peak View Roofing, Revelation Roofing, Roof Care and Turner Roofing.

You are a dynamic career professional, looking to make your mark on an organization by installing consistency, communicating effectively and operating efficiently. You are depended on for your knowledge of construction accounting and counted on for a high-level of operational support and valued input. You are most comfortable in fast-paced environments and embrace challenge eagerly.

Blue Thread’s purpose is to work as one to help employees and partner companies exceed their expectations. Every role is managed to create space for the next in line. Blue Thread Services wants employees to have a career path to follow and an opportunity to train for the leadership skills needed—so day one on the new job is a day won.

Projects of all scopes can be found with a broad mix of loyal clients. Plus, our leaders have decades of experience to share in honing skills. Employees can continuously learn as a part of this family.

The Project Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by maintaining accurate records, managing key accounting processes, overseeing payroll functions, and collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflows. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and contributes to the company’s financial integrity and operational success.

Duties and responsibilities generally include:

• Manage respective project files, including contracts and amendments, in accordance with company policies.
• Be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of owner billings, compliance and supporting documents as well as payment collections per terms.
• Be responsible for understanding, educating and co-ordinating applicable local sales and/or receipts taxes.
• Review monthly costs against Estimates at Completion (EAC) to ensure proper coding and budget performance.
• Ownership and review of project financial data with project teams to ensure accuracy, including project setup and closure.
• Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects to confirm accuracy, as well as understand and explain margin changes, over/under billings and potential risk.
• Support Controller(s) and leadership by actively communicating key updates or ad-hoc reporting for assigned projects.
• Professionally interface with and respond to inquiries from outside parties such as clients and vendors.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 3-6 years of experience in cost accounting
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software
• Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the…