Staff Accountant

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Bergen County, NJ, is looking for an Accountant. This is a FTE role and the successful candidate must have experience with ProCore construction software.

Client Details

Well-established construction company based in Bergen County, NJ. This role is 5 days per week in office, and offers someone with ProCore ERP software experience a chance to work to with a leading construction firm in the area.

Description

This role will involve:

• Report to the Controller or other Project Managers as required
• Subcontractor onboarding
• Procurement of: Master Subcontract, W9, Certificate of Insurance
• Site Safety Manual distribution and collection of acknowledgement forms
• Construction Management software
• Maintain contact list
• Enter new projects
• Create and issue Request for Price packages and follow up on bids due for existing clients as well as potential new clients.
• Enter budgets, receipts, invoices
• Generate Subcontracts, Subcontractor Change Orders, supplier Purchase Orders
• Generate client Change Orders
• Maintain up-to-date Certificate of Insurance and indicate status
• Prepare client contracts to be approved and signed
• Update contracts according to client requirements and issuing associated budget amendments
• Provide Project Managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets
• Prepare Unbilled report weekly and meet with the controller on all items within
• Prepare Job Cost reports and meet with the Controller to review Cost & Profit margins
• Prepare pre-billing reports for Project Managers to review
• Generate client invoices
• Procure all Close Out documents for construction projects
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• maintain a digital filing system
• Research on various topics
• Handle multiple projects
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Data entry
• Procure documents needed for project permitting needs i.e. signed and sealed plans, jacket, tech sheets, and specific required documentation needed to gain approvals.
• Client liaison on special project requests
• Develop, maintain, and obtain approvals for specifications and develop and maintain the 'spec book' for applicable projects.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of ProCore construction management systems
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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