Project Accountant

The Brewer-Garrett Company • Middleburg Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Project Accountant role ensures accurate and timely project costing functions across multiple project teams. The Project Accountant will perform key accounting tasks, focusing on project cost accounting, contract compliance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of cost accounting in a construction environment. To be successful, you must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and have the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable recommendations to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, such as WIP reporting, retainage, and change order management.
• Good computer skills: must be a proficient user of Microsoft office programs, specifically Excel and Word; familiar with Adobe or Bluebeam PDF; must be able to learn new programs quickly (COINS ERP+, Procore, OAKS, SharePoint, MS Project, client systems, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate allocation and tracking of project expenses, maintaining detailed records that align with company and customer guidelines.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs and provide explanations and corrective actions.
• Ensure labor costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate projects, often requiring knowledge of timekeeping systems and practices.
• Ability to work closely with project managers, contract administrators, Federal Cost Accountant, and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Review and sign off on all monthly budget reconciliations (Rewrites) prior to sign off by the Solutions General Manager or Solutions Vice President.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings (AIA, OAKS, format or client-specific) including preparation of required supporting documentation.
• Prepare and explain the results of monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports to team members.
• Assist in developing and implementing a training program for onboarding Project Managers (PMs) and Project Coordinators (PCs) specifically focused on project financials using COINS ERP and Procore.
• Review and process subcontractor and vendor payment applications, including securing required lien waivers and other required documents.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely vendor and subcontractor payments.
• Review, report and the management of projects under and over billings on a weekly basis.
• Track and process contract change orders accurately and efficiently.
• Support the project team with new project set-up, maintenance and contract close out functions.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employer-paid STD, LTD
• Life and Critical Care Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off
• On-site gym
• Open-door policy
• Collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level