Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Account that has a strong cost accounting background working in the commercial construction industry. The ideal candidate will be experienced with owner billings, processing subcontractor apps, accounts payable, and job costing. As well as assisting the Project Manager in performing the bookkeeping elements of the project to be completed more timely and accurately.

Company Overview

Meyer Najem's mission is to achieve excellence by completing safe and successful projects that serve the community with distinction. We achieve this by inspiring and serving clients through teamwork, integrity, quality, creativity, and well executed projects - always staying true to our culture and values. We have been voted a Top Workplace since 2009. We have enjoyed tremendous success and growth, operating in diverse commercial, multi-family, hospitality, institutional, healthcare and senior living markets.

Position Responsibilities

Owner Billings:

• Set up new contracts
• Enter in SOV
• Process owner billings
  
  

Subcontractor Pay Applications:

• Route pay applications for payment, upon receipt of payment
• Post Subcontractor applications, request revisions/corrections/rejections.
• Payout pay applications that have been released, run report for final retainage release, and update watch lists
• Compare safety schedule to sworn statement
• Update check lists for waivers, safety, COI current, W9, WFB/ CP, sworn statements, pre-qualifications, BOND, lower tier unconditional waivers
• Route checks for signature
• Make requests for missing paperwork
• Enter in COs
• Re-request for checks on hold
• Submit special paperwork for owner billings
• AR follow-up on past dues
  
  

Accounts Payable Processing:

• Attach and complete data sheet to invoice
• Separate invoices into specific files for Project Manager approval
• Process approved invoices for payment
• Review all check runs with Controller
• Assist in developing detailed procedures
  
  

Job Cost, Percent Complete and Job Budgets:

• Attach and complete data sheet to invoice
• Learn CSI and phase codes and effects on job costs
• Understand major variances from original and current estimates
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Understand major variances from original and current estimates
• Cost accounting in Construction is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Employee Benefits Include

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Friday morning breakfast, monthly company cookouts, $150 per year for Meyer Najem SWAG
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid and voluntary life insurance
• 401k Traditional & 401k Roth Match
• HSA, HRA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program and Wellness Program
• Relocation Assistance & Per Diem
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Reimbursement