Accounting – Construction Cost Accountant

Accounting – Construction Cost Accountant

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management or three (3) years’ experience in construction accounting preferred.
• Experience with various accounting programs and systems preferred.
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up, monitors, and maintains project details and data in Wolverine’s project management, accounting, and CRM systems.
• Communicates effectively with subcontractors on Wolverine projects.
• Reviews and processes subcontractor invoices, other job-cost invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Records job cost reclassification as needed following analysis of job cost reports and transactions.
• Prepares and submits monthly job progress billings as per each customers’ requirements and verify over/under billing status.
• Prepares monthly Sworn Statement as required and tracks required waivers of lien.
• Assists in creating subcontracts and change orders and maintains contract changes, progress billings and payments in accounting systems.
• Tracks and reports project cost and billings each month, updating relevant reporting for financial statement integration.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite with Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Applies discretion and trust with confidential material.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data.
• Possesses and applies good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills essential.