Project Accountant

Summary of Position

The Project Accountant, supporting our Construction Services business unit, is responsible for assisting with full cycle accounting tasks under the supervision of the Division Controller.  The Project Accountant is an essential role in ensuring that all accounting tasks are completed accurately and by established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly billings and cost projections in conjunction with Construction and Design Project Managers.
• Set up construction projects including revenue, cost and forecast budgets by task.
• Review and process all requests for payment to contractors and vendors for projects.
• Generate job costs reports in various formats and update reports as needed.
• Perform job cost reconciliations and analysis.
• Process AR bank transactions including wire and ACH transfers.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable, and profits and losses.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific construction projects.
• Analyze and maintain project accounting records.
• Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
• Convey information in a clear, positive and respectful manner.
• Assist with month end/quarter end close, including entering and posting journal entries, bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, job cost entries and intercompany transfers.
• Monitor and measure job costs against budget, analyze trends and report variances.
• Assist with monthly WIP calculations using % of completion accounting.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Able to serve as notary as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
• Must have accounting experience with an engineering, architecture and/or construction firm.
• Experience with prevailing wage would be a big plus.
• Experience with engineering/architecture industry specific accounting software preferred; specifically, experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision Software preferred.
• Proficient experience with Excel and MS Word.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based out of our Ontario, CA office. It is expected that you will work out of the office a couple days a week.

Company Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.
 

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. 

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

This position will remain open until it is filled.