Project Accountant, Lead

Southland Industries • Dulles, VA • 5d ago

Position Summary

The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to supervise a team of project accountants that are assigned to support various construction projects, working closely with the Project Managers to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details

Ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.?

??Operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.?

Monitors financials. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Prepares standard and special reports.

Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.

Leads departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.

Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.

Provide coaching and/or training to and supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or Construction Management

?Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail

?Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required

?Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff

?Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

?Excellent to analyze and resolve difficult issues

?Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

?Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

?Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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