Job Information
Superior Paving Corp. PROJECT ACCOUNTANT in Salem, Virginia
Description/Job Summary
Company Values
In the performance of their tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following Superior values:
INTEGRITY "Adhering to our principles" EXCELLENCE "Continually raising the industry standard"
COMMITMENT "Upholding our promises" PARTNERSHIP "Creating positive relationships"
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for managing job cost accounting activities including billing, job invoice coding, job quantity tracking, and other job related tasks.
Responsibilities/Duties
Job Duties
Work with Project Managers and Contract Administrator to properly code all subcontractor and job-related invoices, track subcontractor quantities,
Monitor job costs to ensure accurate reporting of costs.
Work with Project Managers and Contract Administrator to prepare daily, weekly, and monthly job cost adjustments.
Work with Project Managers and Contract Administrator to validate and reconcile job quantities to prepare billing to customers. Enter billing into ERP.
Work with Project Managers to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices from customers and actively participate in internal Accounting and company wide Accounts Receivable meetings.
Work with Contract Administrator to discuss gains/fades with Project Managers. Report results of discussions to Northern Region Accounting & Finance Department to ensure updates are made to entity wide WIP.
Review estimated costs to complete and work with Project Managers to update as appropriate. Communicate updates to Northern Region Accounting & Finance Department to ensure updates are made to entity wide WIP.
Prepare and record monthly job-related accruals.
Assist and serve as backup for Contract Administrator for various functions, including but not limited to importing jobs and change orders into the ERP, ordering bonds, submitting Certificate of Insurance requests as needed, and facilitating the completion of lien waivers and provide to customers.
Assist plant in some administrative duties, including daily deposits for cash sales at plants.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills.
Must be able to work well with a variety of personalities and levels within the organization.
Must be able and comfortable visiting job sites when necessary.
Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to travel locally and throughout Virginia.
Ability to pass background check.
Job Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Productivity/Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Details
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for long periods of time.
Work Environment/Tools and Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee's work is located primarily indoors.
Tools and equipment regularly used; computer, calculator, phone, copier, fax machine, other office equipment and supplies.
