Project Accountant Intern
The Project Accountant Intern will provide support to both the Civil and Self Performed groups. Duties would be split between both the PAs and the DCAs, based on overall need and project volume. This individual would provide a tremendous amount of value to the project teams in assisting them with completing daily Accounting functions, while helping to increase productivity. The intern will gain valuable Accounting knowledge, while developing and refining essential skills needed to succeed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in:
- Conducting new project setup within company software by reviewing the new job worksheet, understanding the project structure, and creating necessary contracts for assigned projects.
- Inputting project budgets and material costs into company software.
- Creating, updates, and oversees Potential Change Item (PCI) and contingency logs.
- Approving and documenting subcontractor pay requests and material invoices.
- Obtaining and monitoring all subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and sub-tier payments, and verifies that the information is accurate.
- Processing monthly client billings.
- Reconciling accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for on the project and assists in payment collection from the client.
- Closing project out by reconciling final values and distributing certificates and logs.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Understanding of construction or service-related industry and accountant best practices
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily an office environment with periodic visits to project sites.