This job posting is for a Project Accountant position at a general contracting and project management company located in San Francisco, CA. The company provides construction services throughout California and specializes in advanced technology and office building facilities. As Project Accountant, responsibilities would include coordinating all cost control, project accounting, and administrative duties to support project managers and superintendents. This includes tasks like setting up project accounts, assisting with cost control, preparing monthly billing, processing payroll, resolving issues, and preparing reports. Qualifications sought are a Bachelor's degree in business plus 5 years of related experience, proficiency in MS Office and accounting software, and the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

1. Tel: 415.989.1188
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Project Accountant
San Francisco, CA
Our client provides General Contracting and complete Project Planning and Management services and
serves California's most dynamic markets from multiple locations throughout the state. They are a
leader in the construction of advanced technology facilities as well as office buildings, interior
improvements, seismic retrofits, and special purpose facilities and are consistently rated among the
nation’s safest builders.
The success of our client’s company is founded on the professionalism and dedication of their
employees combined with the integrity of relationships with their customers. Their management style
integrates a client focus, innovative thinking, teamwork and leadership to deliver better projects for
their clients. They have built and maintained their reputation as a service and client-oriented company
who meets the ever-changing and growing needs of their customers.
If you have the qualifications for this position and if you’d like to be part of this
well established, financially stable and successful company, apply today!
The Project Accountant coordinates all cost control activities, project accounting and
administrative duties to support Project Managers and Project Superintendents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Understand Owner contractual obligations and assist in setting-up project. i.e. job no., chart-of-
accounts (SOV w/ cost codes & type), PCO numbering system, etc. Coordinate the consistent use
of the SOV by the rest of the project team &/or intra-company departments like corporate
accounting, yard facilities, etc.

2. 2. Assist Project Manager with cost control. This would entail the coordination with the project
team to capture all types of Owner/Architectural/Field/Subcontractor directives, transactions
and activities that has any perceived scope change. Also includes periodic labor loading and
review of cost reports.
3. Prepare and collect payment on monthly Owner billings. This involves collecting, checking, and
getting approvals for all subcontractor billing documentation, printing month-end reports both
of which are reconciled with the Owner billing. This also entails conforming with all company’s &
Owner contractual requirements, i.e. lien waivers, proper approvals, off-site storage
requirements, etc.
4. Enter all sub & non-sub invoices. This includes participation or knowledge of all other
agreements executed within the project, i.e. leases, security arrangements, major purchases or
transfers, etc.
5. Job cost transfer journal entry preparation.
6. Payroll processing for staff and craft personnel, attendance and accident reporting, data entry
for new employees.
7. Compose and or edit letters, memos, reports, procedures, etc., as required to facilitate the day-
to-day operation of the project accounting functions.
8. Act as liaison between project team and others such as the corporate accounting department,
vendors, clients, subcontractors, etc., to set up meetings, clarify and resolve problems,
coordinate work, maintain working relationships all related to the project accounting function.
9. Prepare special reports, studies, accounting breakdowns, etc. These types of duties would
require research, development, and/or interpretation of data and performed with little
supervision or instruction.
10. Resolve discrepancies on invoices or reports by interacting independently with other
departments, vendors and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires handling of day-to-day project accounting and administrative work independently.
Must have the ability to analyze raw data and produce reports with only outline objectives given. Must
be a self-starter and take ownership of a given task from start to completion. Performs duties
independently with limited supervision. Must have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced
environment while handling multiple tasks and priorities. Must be flexible in dealing with people and
have the ability to work through and resolve contentious issues.

3. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent from a four-year university plus a
minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combinations of training
and experience. Must have basic working knowledge of the following software: MS Word, Excel,
enterprise software and an ability to quickly learn new custom programs and systems.
COMPENSATION
DOE. Please include salary requirements.
Our client’s benefit program includes
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending account - Section 125 Plan
401(k) plan
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
Vacation and holiday pay
Sick leave
Educational assistance programs
HOW TO APPLY
Options:
1. Preferred Option:
Visit http://www.advancedemployment.com/jobs/openings/ (or http://tinyurl.com/h27fp5e) and
link yourself to this job opening through our website. You’ll see an option to upload your resume.
2. Send an e-mail to jobapp@advancedemployment.com with “Project Accountant” in the subject
line.
If you feel you’re highly qualified for this position, feel free to follow-up with a phone call to 415-
989-1188 x 11.