Position Overview:

Higley Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will develop knowledge of construction accounting and project financials.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial life cycle of construction projects from inception through closing.
• Manage the Accounts Payable / Receivable process related to projects.
• Processing owner progress billings as well as managing the creation, review, and submission to all stakeholders.
• Collection of accounts receivable pay applications from our clients.
• Timely processing & remittance of accounts payable pay applications to our subcontractors.
• Helping to facilitate the processing of cash receipts and the prompt payment of associated subcontractors.
• Participate in month-end close reconciliations and processes including job costing, journal entries, variance reporting, ensuring vouchers and invoices are posted to appropriate periods, and other month-end checklist tasks.
• Participate in special projects with the accounting team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Candidate should have the ability to work against deadlines, respond to changes, and prioritize when necessary.
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions and demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
• Candidate should be an effective communicator, show attention to detail, and have strong execution skills.
• A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership.
• Cost accounting or construction knowledge, a plus.
• Candidate should demonstrate an understanding of financial acumen.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a plus.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field is a benefit.