Construction Project Accountant Manager
21 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Construction Project Accountant Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Project Cost Setup and Budget Management:, • Set up projects to separate costs by accounting category, such as Site, Building/Shell, and Interior., • Establish and document all budget and cost analysis procedures., • Ensure budgets are accurately entered into the MRI system and aligned with project plans and cost codes., • Enter approved revisions and budget reallocations as needed., • Cost Oversight and Analysis:, • Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs), Change Orders (COs), and Contracts for coding accuracy, adherence to project budgets, and alignment with project scope., • Work closely with cost segregation team to ensure compliance and proper coding for book and tax purposes., • Participate in PO and CO review with senior management., • Perform variance analyses, highlighting discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs, and collaborate with construction teams to resolve issues., • Job Cost Monitoring and Reporting:, • Maintain detailed job cost ledgers and monitor expenditures against budgets throughout the project lifecycle., • Prepare and distribute job cost reports and project financial summaries to project stakeholders., • Billing and Revenue Tracking:, • Prepare and manage tenant billables, deposits, and extra work requests with project managers., • Collaborate with the Billing Department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing for project-related costs., • Monitor lien waivers and conditional/unconditional releases to ensure compliance with contractual requirements., • Internal Collaboration and Support:, • Attend construction job meetings to stay informed on project progress, budgets, and potential financial risks., • Supervise Construction AP Managers, • Support project managers in understanding financial implications of project decisions and adjustments., • Audit Support and Compliance:, • Prepare and organize detailed documentation for internal and external audits., • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, construction agreements, and regulatory requirements., • Other Responsibilities:, • Assist in the reconciliation and closure of completed projects, ensuring proper allocation of remaining balances. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in construction accounting, with strong experience in project-level cost tracking and analysis., • Education: Associate degree in accounting required; bachelor’s degree preferred., • Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., MRI, Procore) and advanced Excel skills., • Interpersonal Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities, with a collaborative mindset for working closely with project managers and executive teams., • Detail Orientation: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met. Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 Annually Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate