Project Accountant

Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in the Construction Industry
AIA Billing
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other software
MAKE YOUR MOVE
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Cell phone stipend
Medical, prescription, dental, critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident benefits
Company provided life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program
Profit Sharing
Wellness Program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Potential Bonus opportunity
100% 6 week maternity leave
Responsibilities
As a Project Accountant, you will be accountable for the owner and subcontractor contract monthly payment application process and ensure they are submitted to our owners according to contract terms
This includes, but is not limited to, timely payment application submittals, accuracy, delivery of proper supporting documentation, as well as all necessary communication with projects managers, other accounting personnel and executive management
The owner contract accountant is responsible for communicating with the owner related to any outstanding balances to ensure payment are made timely, or communicating the reasons for any delays to help resolve any issues that prevent timely payment and have a negative impact on cash flow
Review payment application contract terms
Timely submittal of payment applications to owners
Submittal of proper supporting documentation (I, e., subcontractor payment applications, sworn statements (if applicable) subcontractor conditional/unconditional waivers, VCC conditional/unconditional waivers, GC cost reports, lien waiver reports and any other documentation necessary for the owner to process payments)
Entry of all payment applications into Notes, as well as accounting system
Maintain project files/folders and ensure that they are decent and in order
Follow up communication with owners, as well as consistent communication with all other accounting personnel, project managers and executive management to address questions, or issues that prevent timely submittals, approvals and payments
Review/ approve subcontractor pay applications as submitted
Ensure all supplier waivers have been received prior to payment to the subcontractor
Communicate with subcontractors on payment and waiver related questions
Job description
About You

Are you looking for a place to work where you can grow your career?

Are you excited by the challenges and intricacies of the building process?

Do you want to work with a team who is willing to support you and always encourage you to reach your greatest potential?

Then VCC is the place for you. We have built a culture of excellence, and our people are our greatest asset. You will be a part of the VCC family and with that comes great pride in serving our clients, working closely as a team, and achieving success on every project.

What We Offer

At VCC we truly care. We care about you, your family, and your growth, both professionally and personally. When you work at VCC, you will be part of a team who is willing and ready to support you and give you the tools to be successful.

Below are some of the excellent benefits we offer:
• Competitive Wages
• Cell phone stipend
• Medical, prescription, dental, critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident benefits
• Company provided life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program
• Profit Sharing
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Potential Bonus opportunity
• 100% 6 week maternity leave

Job Role Summary

As a Project Accountant, you will be accountable for the owner and subcontractor contract monthly payment application process and ensure they are submitted to our owners according to contract terms. This includes, but is not limited to, timely payment application submittals, accuracy, delivery of proper supporting documentation, as well as all necessary communication with projects managers, other accounting personnel and executive management. The owner contract accountant is responsible for communicating with the owner related to any outstanding balances to ensure payment are made timely, or communicating the reasons for any delays to help resolve any issues that prevent timely payment and have a negative impact on cash flow.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Review payment application contract terms.
• Timely submittal of payment applications to owners.
• Submittal of proper supporting documentation (I, e., subcontractor payment applications, sworn statements (if applicable) subcontractor conditional/unconditional waivers, VCC conditional/unconditional waivers, GC cost reports, lien waiver reports and any other documentation necessary for the owner to process payments).
• Entry of all payment applications into Notes, as well as accounting system.
• Maintain project files/folders and ensure that they are decent and in order.
• Follow up communication with owners, as well as consistent communication with all other accounting personnel, project managers and executive management to address questions, or issues that prevent timely submittals, approvals and payments.
• Review/ approve subcontractor pay applications as submitted
• Ensure all supplier waivers have been received prior to payment to the subcontractor
• Communicate with subcontractors on payment and waiver related questions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in the Construction Industry
• AIA Billing
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other software

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We have worked to build the reputation as a leading contractor in the nation, growing from one office in Little Rock, Ark. to nine offices around the country, construction projects in all 50 states, and consistently ranked in ENR's Top 100 contractors. We have maintained a debt-free, financially conservative philosophy. This approach has kept us financially strong.

Since the day we opened our doors, our promise has been to deliver excellence in construction and our clients know they can count on our team to serve them. We are proud of our history and what we have accomplished, and we are looking for people with our same values, passion for construction, and commitment to hard work to help us continue our success. We look forward to meeting you and building for the future together.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identify, age, religion, protected veteran status, handicap or national origin.