Project Accountant

Project Accountant

FRONTIER Building

Corp is a national general contractor, Construction Management and Design-Build Services firm based in Miami, FL that specializes in building turn‑key construction projects for its clients – both national chains and local businesses. Our expertise in commercial construction and our background consists of build‑to‑suit and tenant improvements for free‑standing retail, restaurants, healthcare, shopping centers and office buildings.

The Project Accountant is responsible for compiling, analyzing, monitoring and accurately presenting financial data for the projects they have been assigned. Responsibilities include maintaining good relations and communications with the field and corporate personnel and other involved parties. Position requires working with tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities.

• Maintain payment terms and follow up of pending invoices in Sage Paperless
• Maintain open lines of communication with all vendors, subcontractors and their sub‑material suppliers
• Maintain open lines of communication with the project Management team and facilitate resolution of potential problems
• Process subcontractor requisitions & invoices on a monthly/daily basis as scheduled
• Monitors and expedites payment on vendors that offer early payment discounts & D&B reporting vendors
• Verifies contracts and/or purchase orders for subcontractors and/or vendors as required
• Selects subcontractor payments per cash flow instructions
• Notifies/distributes subcontractor payments and ensures maximum compliance with established policy prior to releasing
• Monitors compliance with Joint Check Agreements and/or vendor credit terms to ensure maximum efficiency
• Assists with all vendor inquiries and status of accounts
• Periodically ensures that procedures are being followed, month‑end deadlines are met and promotes communication between the field and accounting department
• Assist project management team with project close‑out process, including but not limited to obtaining final releases from subcontractors and sub‑tier contractors. Obtain subcontractor guarantees
• Reconcile AIAPayment Applications and revisions, if necessary
• Monitors Job Cost reports for inconsistencies (Negative variance, etc.)
• Prepares Job Cost records for accurate and timely monthly close‑out
• Maintains/updates Sub insurance/release files and ensures maximum compliance with established policy
• Releases of Lien – prepares and distributes to owners upon request of PM for owner billing
• Sends out sworn statements to vendors/suppliers of subcontractors as necessary
• Keeps current and accurate account of all Notice to Owners, Notice of Non‑Payments, Claim of Liens, Releases and Sworn Statements to avoid legal issues
• Other related duties as assigned by management

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus one year of related experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Project Accountant in Construction.
• AIA Contract Documents experience preferred.

• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word processing.
• Sage 300 / Timberline accounting software preferred.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.