Project Accountant I

Project Accountant I at Shiel Sexton

The Project Accountant I position with Shiel Sexton is an onsite entry level accounting position which requires basic project/cost (construction) accounting, a high level of detail, accuracy, and timeliness with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will have experience in processing monthly project billings as well as strong accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of project billings using an ERP accounting system (Vista Viewpoint) and in AIA format
• Processing and reviewing project payables and reviewing subcontractor billing documents for completeness.
• Project support partnering with the Project Operations Team
• Project Accounting Team support with Vendor Statements
• Accounting department accounts payable email distribution
• Miscellaneous accounts payable assignments
• Using independent judgement and discretion to identify problems and making recommendations for solutions

Skills/Qualifications:

• Accounting degree preferred; relevant accounting experience accepted
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Construction Accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processing
• Understanding of AIA Forms
• Experience in ERP Accounting System (Vista Viewpoint preferred)
• Knowledge of subcontract commitments and purchase orders
• Understanding of retainage principles

Competencies:

Along with effective interpersonal and communication skills and dedication to teamwork and integrity the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Collaborative – desire to work with the team to improve and streamline processes
• Initiative — Ability to understand what tasks need to be completed without direction
• Professional – Respectfully represents self, department and company
• Communication — Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external teams
• Results driven — strong sense of urgency and comfortable working with deadlines
• Thoroughness — Ensuring that one’s work is complete and accurate
• Flexibility — Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology
• Team Champion – a champion for Shiel Sexton and the Project Accounting Team

Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies: Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.