Project Accountant Perrysburg, OH 43551
Project Accountant Position Description
Position: Project Accountant
Report to: Senior Accountant
Job Description Overview
Kwest Group is looking for an energetic, motivated Project Accountant, to be based out of our Perrysburg, Ohio office. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our project team. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, energetic, highly motivated and driven to excel in all aspects of the position, including (but not limited to):
Preparation and set up of jobs
Setup and manage billings to include ensuring timeliness, compiling, organizing, and summarizing supporting documents, some will originate in the field.
Managing accuracy and approval of invoices that have an accompanying PO or subcontract
Work with Project Manager to arrange and manage company resources on all projects.
When needed, travel to project sites to assist Project team.
Perform all duties consistent with the Company Mission Statement and the “Kwest Group” philosophy.
Responsibilities
Back up, code, apply to PO and approve invoices
Set up billings, create billings in software applications
Monitor and manage Account Receivables up to 60 days past due. Anything older should involve the PM. Anything over 90 days, involve CFO and Director of Project Management.
Generate, with the approval of the PM, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders and enter in the system.
Entering job-related invoices into the accounting system
Setting up jobs in Dexter Chaney
Setting up cost codes in Dexter Chaney
Matching backup to invoices in Dexter Chaney
ECAC detailed review
Ensuring ECAC completion
Income statement account reconciliation
Budget preparation
Balance sheet work papers
New measurables as assigned
Assist at month end and year end with reports and reconciliations
Maintain a positive attitude and good working relationship with all customers, internal and external.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications
Strong knowledge of MS Office software
Crystal Reports and Dexter Chaney experience preferred
3+ years’ experience in accounting/office environment in construction industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects, completing complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent hands on experience.
Ability to travel to client meetings, conferences, and regional / divisional offices
Travel may include air travel and overnight hotel stays
Must be able to pass a background & drug test
Kwest Group Mission Statement
It is our goal to provide each client with unsurpassed results in target geographical areas through exceptional project management supported by a highly trained and motivated team utilizing the best resources, with safety having priority over all competing objectives. To accomplish this, we recruit and retain the best employees in our industry while maintaining a focus on diversity and stakeholder satisfaction. At all levels, Kwest Group will continually strive to be the leader in the construction industry with our core values being safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
About Kwest Group
Kwest Group is a self-performing civil site construction firm, nationally recognized as an industry leader in safety by Assoc. Builders & Contractors, as well as being Marathon Petroleum’s Contractor of the year in 2016, with operations in the energy, petrochemical, rail, & federal markets. At Kwest Group, we enjoy being an employee-owned company (ESOP), sharing the highest core values of safety , quality , and customer satisfaction . We are committed to our team members and the work they do, giving them the tools, they need to succeed and grow with us, while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our associates, project stakeholders, and the public. We offer a remarkable safety program that has resulted in over 4.8 million man-hours worked without a lost time incident and includes a wellness program with rich benefits.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO
Kwest Group maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified employees, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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