Project Accountant - Cleveland

Position Overview

Higley Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will develop knowledge of construction accounting and project financials. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, with accountability to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, this role plays a critical part in overseeing the financial management of construction projects. This role will be 100% in person at our active construction job-site, providing direct engagement with project teams and real-time oversight of financial activities.

• Manage the financial life cycle of construction projects from inception through closing.
• Manage the Accounts Payable / Receivable process related to projects.
• Processing owner progress billings as well as managing the creation, review, and submission to all stakeholders.
• Collection of accounts receivable pay applications from our clients.
• Timely processing & remittance of accounts payable pay applications to our subcontractors.
• Helping to facilitate the processing of cash receipts and the prompt payment of associated subcontractors.
• Participate in month-end close reconciliations and processes including job costing, journal entries, variance reporting, ensuring vouchers and invoices are posted to appropriate periods, and other month-end checklist tasks.
• Participate in special projects with the accounting team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Candidate should have the ability to work against deadlines, respond to changes, and prioritize when necessary.
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions and demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
• Candidate should be an effective communicator, show attention to detail, and have strong execution skills.
• A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership.
• Cost accounting or construction knowledge, a plus.
• Candidate should demonstrate an understanding of financial acumen.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a plus.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years in a ccounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field is a benefit.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Contributions/Match
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Years of Service Awards
• $1, 5 00 Referral Bonus
• Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
• Casual Friday Policy
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Enterprise/National Rental Benefits

Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement

As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.

The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical

Activities:

This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It primarily involves working at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting…