Construction Project Accountant

Overview

Mark Young Construction, LLC (MYC) has an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant to join us as we continue to grow. The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and the Controller on all aspects of accounting for commercial construction projects. This role involves collaboration with owners, owner’s representatives, subcontractors, vendors, administration, field personnel, and management, offering opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of project coordination from a job cost accounting perspective.

Key areas include accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, insurance, bonding, budgets, tax audits, tax exemptions, and supporting the start-up through close-out of commercial construction projects. The position emphasizes priority setting, problem-solving, detailed analysis, and organizational skills, using Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate and Procore system applications.

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role and does not constitute a job offer or guarantee of employment.

• Complete set-up of project from an accounting standpoint, including assisting with the execution of owner contracts, subcontracts, insurance requirements, bonding and other special requirements, and recording and tracking of all documents.
• Perform job cost accounting, enter estimates, subcontractor commitments, budget revisions, owner change orders, subcontractor change orders, and month-end reconciliation of project reports in ERP and Procore systems.
• Perform Owner Pay Applications by setting up and preparing the schedule of values, obtaining required billing documents, and executing to the owner, while maintaining status of approvals and payments. Research, read, and understand plans and specifications to ensure billing requirements and dates are met according to contract documents.
• Ensure Subcontractor compliance with reference to contracts, vendor verification for payment, tax information and status, retainage, logs, and files.

• Must have an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field OR 1-3 years of progressive experience in the construction industry.
• Must have excellent customer service, strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Must have impeccable attention to detail with regards to analytics, accounting skills, documentation, dates, figures and deadlines.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE and Procore Construction Software preferred.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days a week in Frederick, CO.

• Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employee
• Company paid short and long term disability
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k after 3 months
• Salary: $50k - $60k depending on experience plus yearly bonus
• Weekly Paycheck
• Full-time, permanent position