Construction Accountant
Harlingen, TX
Corporate Services – Accounting /
On-site
As our project accountant, you will provide direct support to project teams by managing subcontractor relationships, mitigating risk and compliance efforts, and tracking financial progress at each stage of the construction project life cycle. We'll rely on you to demonstrate a customer service mindset, resolve compliance issues, support project teams with billing, and process subcontractor invoices and payments. A successful candidate in this role is a team player, enjoys problem-solving, and has exceptional analytical and communication skills.
What you'll do
- Contracts: Study owner and subcontractor agreements and SpawGlass-specific contract terms in order to provide clarification and solutions for our partners
- Pay Applications: Partner with our project teams to complete cost allocations, process invoices for payment, and ensure we are compliant with our contract terms
- Compliance: Effectively communicate with project management and subcontractors to verify work completion, manage insurance compliance, and utilize our construction accounting software to upload and track subcontractor claims, notices, and releases
- Billings: Complete and post monthly owner billings no later than the third business day of the month and utilize aging schedules to manage accounts receivable
- Tax Review: Review all invoices and determine taxability based on exempt/non-exempt owners, lump sum, or separated contracts
- Project Support: Provide project support by monitoring budgets established by project management and performing cost allocations and reallocations
What you bring to the team
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Experience in construction cost accounting is preferred, however, we will be considering recent graduates as well
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and application of general accounting theory
- Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with team members throughout the organization
- Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Essential Functions
Walking and sitting alternately, lifting up to 20 lbs.
SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
