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Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) Vacation Time Sick Time Holidays Paid Personal Days Paid Volunteer time Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus Summary Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Seattle, WA. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project, from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports and sustainability reporting for the jobsite management team. They provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to the Project Accountants supporting the Seattle Operation. Essential Functions Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office. Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger. Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information. Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation. Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices and data for carbon cost codes. Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved. Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report. Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time. Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work. Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements. Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including: handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail, establishing new supplier accounts, purchasing office supplies, preparing payroll, answering telephones, filing, etc. Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations. Minimum Requirements Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) and 2 to 4 years of experience preferably in the construction industry on large, complex projects. Depending upo