Company Overview
At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.
Job Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for concurrent Core & Shell and Interior projects and will act as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
- When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms. Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
- Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, Florida Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
- Generate Billings in Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Conditional and unconditional Waivers.
- Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
- Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
- Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
- Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field experience.
- At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or Interior build outs.
- Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
- Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
- Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
- Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
- Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.
Computer Systems
- Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
- Strong Excel Skills (Xlookup’s, Sumifs, Multi tab Excel Worksheets)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field experience
- At least 5 years Project Accounting experience in construction (core & shell, ground-up, or interior build-outs)
- Experience generating billings in Timberline
- Experience with ERP billing systems and willingness to support future ERP transitions
- Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, multi-tab worksheets)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of construction accounting concepts: cost coding, purchase orders, job costing, contingency and fee calculations
- Clear understanding of construction contract types (CM as Agent, GMP, Lump Sum, Cost Plus) and Florida subcontractor lien laws
- Experience reviewing subcontractor statements and reconciling variances
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to support cashflow and project forecasting
What We Do
JRM Construction Management is a leading general contracting and construction management firm with over 18 years of experience, headquartered in New York City and operating across the US.
