POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Project Accountant is assigned to a smaller construction project(s) and partners with the Project Management team to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.
What you’ll do:
Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting/ allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.
Assists with administrative project needs including onboarding and offboarding skilled labor, badging, and data entry and upkeep.
What you’ll need to be successful:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance preferred
1-3 years’ of project accounting experience preferred
Basic accounting knowledge
Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good customer service skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required
We are specifically looking for someone who has experience with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data tracking within complex, formula drive Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to do some monthly domestic travel to other project sites//offices/training will be require
YOU Matter
The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.
BRANDT TODAY
In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries (https://southlandind.com/) . This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.
With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor (https://brandt.us/mep-construction-services/) in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.
PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN
At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.
If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.
If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
Benefits:
As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
401(k) Plan
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an *Equal Opportunity Employer * and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
*All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. *
*We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time*
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