Project Accountant – Electrical Construction

About Us

We are one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

Forest Electric NJ seeks a Project Accountant to administer and prepare requisition forms, interact with customers, clients, and personnel regarding collections, report distribution and other project accounting tasks for our New Jersey and New York City offices. The position is expected to grasp overall knowledge of both the business and economic environment to provide analytical support to upper management.

• Activities involve the preparation and administering of monthly requisitions and payment applications in accordance with contract terms and formats.
• Prepare invoices and change order logs.
• Monitor, communicate and resolve open issues related to assigned projects.
• Compile, maintain and produce cash management reports and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to upper management.
• Maintain billing job folders in an organized, complete and accessible manner.
• Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of assigned projects.
• Regular interaction with customers and company personnel regarding collections, change order approvals and billings.
• Communications with Project Management regarding billings, change orders, back charges, close-outs, and profit/loss analysis.
• Review and generate all necessary waivers or tax certificates.
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll, Insurance and M/WBE reports as required.
• Must report to the NYC office at least one day per month.
• Participate as an active team member and be accountable for all accounting issues pertaining to assigned projects.
• Support Director of Project Accounting, Controller and CFO for other accounting activities.
• Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with Viewpoint by Vista construction ERP software highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, and work with minimal supervision.

• The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.

Compensation Range: $80,000 – $120,000. Other Compensation:
Position is bonus eligible. Benefits:
We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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