Project Accountant

SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and payment records, including providing overall support to operations staff with financial details.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience 

• Two (2) to four (4) years of Accounting experience 

• Public accounting experience preferred  

• Construction industry experience a plus 

• Decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills 

• Time management skills with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands 

• Ability to work independently 

• CMiC software experience a plus  

• Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems 

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over / under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals) 

• Efficiently produces work deliverables in CMiC 

• Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals, prepaids, over / under billing adjustments 

• Reviews, validates, and analyzes CMiC reporting (PSRs / Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances) 

• Creates accurate schedules and submits to Management 

• Applies general knowledge of excel to update recurring or ad hoc excel schedules 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE: 

• Autonomy + Accountability 

• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems  

• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others 

• Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects  

• Business Impact 

• Impacts own team and adjacent teams 

• Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency 

• Assists in basic business development tasks 

• Talent Development 

• Acts as a resource for team members with less experience 

• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements  

• Problem Solving + Resiliency 

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight 

• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration 

DAVIS CORE VALUES: 

• TRUST 

• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations 

• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging 

• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions 

• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work