Project Accountant - Baltimore, MD
About the Company and Overview of the Project Accountant Role:
- CFS is partnering with a construction client in Baltimore, MD. Due to growth, they are hiring a Project Accountant to work on site in their office in Baltimore City. This person will work with a small team and handle project set up/close out, contract invoicing, billing, job costing, and more. This role has great growth opportunities and this person will be groomed to step into the Project Controller role in a couple years.
- This position will begin in immediately after an interview on a contract basis and can become permanent for the right candidate
- Schedule: 100% in office in Baltimore City (21218). Potential for hybrid flexibility after training
- Free parking in employee lot
- Hours are flexible (7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Reports to the Controller
- Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
Job Responsibilities of the Project Accountant: - Work with various departments to ensure accurate construction project accounting
- Enter and analyze job cost and billing data into accounting system from initial project set up to close out
- Prepare monthly contract and time and material invoicing and change order requests
- Review field logs and verify and prepare subcontractor pay estimates, review job cost reports, and investigate variances from estimates
- Review, submit, and track data submittals
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications for the Project Accountant:
- 3+ years' accounting experience in the construction or related industry
- Accounting, Finance, or Business degree required for future growth opportunities into Project Controller role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience using Vista by Viewpoint a plus