
Project Accountant II
Prairie Band, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Kansas • United States
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About the role
- The Project Accountant will support federal contracting subsidiaries with project-based activities by performing tasks related to project setup, planning, analysis, and closeout.
- This position will prepare project reports, review all project activity, including analysis and forecasting of revenue and expenses.
- Work with the Executive Leadership, Management, and Project Managers to prepare project reports and provide appropriate analysis.
- Payroll processing according to project costing.
- Track the status of the project ensuring execution and compliance.
- Collect and save all final statements and lien waivers to company folders.
- Manage contractual risks through synchronization of documents (SF1413 acknowledgments, certificates of insurance, lien waivers, certified payroll, and analytical).
- Assist in financial aspects of project close-out.
- Month-end review of WIP (Work in Progress) reporting.
- Collect monthly subcontractor payment applications and review for accuracy.
- Communicate with subcontractors to reconcile pay application status with respect to original contracts, change orders, and pending change orders.
- Assist the Financial Controller/PM in the monthly owner billing by pulling together the backup required based on the owner/contract.
- Review all subcontractor and supplier preliminary lien waivers for accuracy.
- Track certified payroll reporting to ensure that any supplier liabilities are met at the time of Subcontractor payment.
- Disburse funds to the subcontractors and ensure compliance.
- Collect and review all general invoices and match with a Vendor Purchase order/Subcontract.
- Prepare final statements at the end of the project and send them to subcontractors and suppliers for their review.
- Analyze project accounting metrics and each project’s financial position monthly and escalate any issues as needed.
- Manage vendor set ups by activating new and deactivating old.
- Manage project status through activating new and deactivating old.
- Performs other duties and accounting tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Finance or accounting Degree
- 3-5 years' experience in accounting
- Experience in construction accounting is extremely helpful
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills
- Must possess great organization and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, across multiple companies within Prairie Band, LLC.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all subcontractors, suppliers, and vendor representatives.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with all employees, contractors and customers.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Indian Preference Exercised: Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project accountingfinancial analysisrevenue forecastingexpense forecastingpayroll processingWIP reportingsubcontractor payment applicationsvendor managementcontractual risk managementfinancial close-out
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailability to work under pressuredeadline managementrelationship managementcommunication skills
Certifications
Finance degreeAccounting degree