Project Accountant

Project Accountant

San Juan Capistrano, CA

DAI General Contracting

Are you an experienced Project Accountant looking to take on a new challenge? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our company, DAI General Contracting, is an established Commercial General Contracting Firm and an undisputed leader in the Self-Storage industry throughout California. Founded in 2003, DAI has completed well over five million square feet of Self-Storage Buildings while maintaining its expertise in Office Buildings, Retail, Concrete Tilt, and Tenant Improvements. If you share our company values, including an atmosphere of trust and respect for our clients and staff, a commitment to success and improvement, and the maximization of our varied experience to provide competitive pricing, we want to hear from you.

About the Project Accountant Role

The Project Accountant will primarily support A/R, A/P, billing, manage release collection, and filing directly related to the construction projects assigned. It is critical that the Project Accountant understand the importance of protecting the organization's value by keeping financial information confidential. This is an in office position.

Our ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, organized, and efficient problem solver who can multitask and communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and team members. You should be committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities of a Project Accountant:

• Securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying monthly billing to system report balances.
• Preparing and compiling monthly invoices for project manager review.
• Resolving any invoicing and payment discrepancies.
• Updates receivables by entering in draw requests into accounting system.
• Effectively communicates with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders, monthly billings and any other services related to billing.
• Collecting required project documents from subcontractors to verify all releases are accurate and collected throughout the project.
• Reconciles monthly subcontractor invoices to be billed/previously billed/balance to finish.
• Enters all AP invoices related to assigned projects using appropriate cost centers in accounting system.
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Analyzes credit card statements by reconciling monthly to related transactions.
• Prepare and submit draw requests to Owners.
• Maintain paperless filing system.

Requirements of a Project Accountant:

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Accountant, or similar.
• Experience with Procore and Foundation Software a plus.
• Technically strong in cash flow projection.
• Experience in project invoicing and billing.
• Knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Excellent communication skills toward effective collaboration with employees and clients.
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, draw requests, and cost reports.
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and electronically.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency in performing work assignments.
• Can maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary range for the Project Accountant role is $33 - $42 per hour. Pay range may vary based on experience and incompliance with local wage requirements. DAI also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, supplemental, and life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid sick time, nine holidays off, and paid time off.

If you are an experienced Project Accountant with a passion for construction, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to work on challenging and rewarding projects, we encourage you to apply today!