Senior Project Accountant (Howard S. Wright)

Balfour Beatty • Seattle, WA • 17h ago

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As an industry leader Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Paid Personal Days
Paid Volunteer time
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Seattle, WA. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project, from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the jobsite management team. Mentors/trains project accountants and may manage clerical jobsite employees.
Essential Functions
Project Accounting
Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office.
Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger.
Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information.
Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices.
Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved.
Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report.
Subcontractor Management
Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time.
Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work.
Project Administration
Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements.
Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including: handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail; establishing new supplier accounts; purchasing office supplies; preparing payroll; answering telephones; filing; etc.
Promote Customer Relations
Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
Minimum Requirements
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry on large, complex projects. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the ye

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