Project Accountant (Southfield, MI, US) at Barton Malow

Company: Barton Malow Company

Job Location: Southfield, MI

Position: Project Accountant

REQ ID: 11718

POSITION SUMMARY

Barton Malow is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting project teams with all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring the production of timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information. This position requires a solid foundation in accounting or finance, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across project and finance teams.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as an integral member of the project team by analyzing and resolving accounting issues to ensure accurate project reporting, compliance with contractual agreements, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Process and allocate payables accurately and efficiently to maintain compliance and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile job costs to confirm appropriate billing to owners, identifying and communicating over/under variances to project teams for corrective action.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner pay applications and other required financial reports.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts receivable in accordance with Barton Malow’s standards and prepare monthly billing accruals.
• Perform audits of aged accounts receivable and collaborate with project teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist with project budget setup, ensuring accuracy in markups, pricing, and cost structures.
• Participate in financial forecasting and cost reviews, identifying risks and their potential impact on monthly financials and overall project reporting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across internal teams and with external partners.
• Ability to balance project team responsibilities with fiduciary oversight from the Project Finance and Controls (PFC) group.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to recognizing and communicating project risks.