Project Accountant - Electrical Construction

EMCOR Group • Edison, NJ • 1d ago

Description

ABOUT US: Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group. We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installation and maintenance.

JOB TITLE: Project Accountant

SUMMARY: Forest Electric NJ seeks a Project Accountant to be responsible for administering and preparing requisition forms, interaction with various customers, clients and personnel regarding collections, report distribution and other project accounting tasks for our New Jersey and New York City offices. In addition, the position is expected to grasp an overall knowledge of both the business and economic environment to provide analytical support to upper management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities involve the preparation and administrating of monthly requisitions and payment applications in accordance with contract terms and formats.

Prepare invoices and change order logs.

Monitor, communicate and resolve open issues related to assigned projects.

Compile, maintain and produce cash management reports and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to upper management.

Maintain billing job folders in an organized, complete and accessible manner.

Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of assigned projects.

Regular interaction with customers and company personnel regarding collections, change order approvals and billings.

Communications with Project Management regarding billings, change orders, back charges, close-outs, and profit/loss analysis.

Review and generate all necessary waivers or tax certificates.

Review and prepare Certified Payroll, Insurance and M/WBE reports as required.

Must report to the NYC office at least one day per month.

Participate as an active team member and be accountable for all accounting issues pertaining to assigned projects.

Support Director of Project Accounting, Controller and CFO for other accounting activities.

Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 years experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.

Experience with Viewpoint by Vista construction ERP software highly preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, and work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.

Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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