Project Accountant - 2598 bei JHL CONSTRUCTORS

Reports to: Controller

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting both Operations and Finance teams throughout all phases of construction projects. This position ensures accurate financial administration, billing, compliance, and project closeout, acting as a key liaison between project management and accounting functions. The Project Accountant helps drive successful project execution by maintaining up-to-date records, facilitating communication, and providing essential financial support.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

Project Administration:

• Set up new projects in CMiC and Procore, including billing contracts, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Obtain and validate tax-exempt certificates from client and apply for JHL’s certificate, providing to subs and vendors as requested.
• Add or modify cost codes on jobs as requested by project teams.
• Support Project Managers (PMs) in creating owner billings directly within CMiC, including review, pulling backup documentation, and posting.
• Monitor AR collections status and overdue billings, communicating with PMs on timing of collection.
• Assist with preparing AIA change orders and sub change orders as requested by PMs.
• Move job costs within and between projects.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting on government-funded projects.
  • Prepare and provide lien releases for PMs as needed.
• Support project closeout, including completion of closeout checklist, confirmation of full billing and change order posting, and final cost posting.

Textura:

• Review and process subcontractor pay applications.
• Manage compliance communication with subcontractors and update within Textura.
• Authorize ACH payments for subcontractors and joint check payments to subs/suppliers.
• Obtain and file all sub-contractor COIs and update status in Textura.
• Tracking sub-executed contracts and updating status in Textura.

Miscellaneous:

• Assist Controller and PMs with owner project audits as needed.
  • Run reports, pull invoices, and perform other tasks as requested by PMs and PEs.
  • Maintain the jobs and PMs list that includes project name, address, PX, PM, PE and Superintendent assigned to the project.
  • Updating subcontract attachments/forms, insurance checklists, Textura guidelines, etc. as needed.
  • Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education / Experience:

• Required High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Preferred 1-4 years experience

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits. In addition, paid housing is provided for this position. 

DISCLAIMER:  

This job description is a summary and not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. These duties/responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.  

EEO STATEMENT: 

JHL Constructors is an EEO Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.