GL Accountant
Zenlayer
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Oversee billing and accounting tasks for all assigned projects, including troubleshooting prior errors and ensuring smooth financial workflows.
- Prepare and submit billing packages (standard invoices and AIA G702/703), including documentation for stored material billing (bill of sale, insurance certificates, material photos).
- Manage billing through platforms such as Textura, GC Pay, etc., including following up on pencil draws, making revisions, and posting preliminary invoices.
- Monitor billing accuracy to reduce underbilling, process credits for erroneous invoices, and maximize captured revenue reflected on financials.
- Attend bi-weekly WIP meetings and monthly AR meetings to report on billing status, aging receivables, and support collection efforts.
- Serve as point of contact for general contractors, end users, and internal teams regarding billing, funding, and project cost variances; investigate issues and escalate as needed.
- Confirm and activate change orders; prepare and obtain lien waivers, including supplier waivers when required.
- Collaborate with the AR Specialist to research unapplied cash and ensure proper allocation.
- Close out assigned projects financially, resolve outstanding accounting activities, and reopen closed projects if needed for cash application.
- Meet all deadlines for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes; support audit documentation efforts.
- Attend weekly team meetings with the Executive Director of Project Accounting.
- Mentor and train new and existing team members in billing systems and processes.
Requirements
- 2-5 years experience as a Project Accountant, or similar role.
- Proficiency in electronic accounting systems, such as Textura, GC Pay, etc.
- Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
- Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and client services.
- Preferred: Experience and detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or similar.
- Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
