Project Accountant

Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying the Energy Transition. We provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability. Do you want to be part of a TEAM who delivers Eco-Friendly Environments that Transform Lives? Then you are in the right place...start the application process today!

Summary of Position Functions

The Project Accountant undertakes and performs a variety of project support tasks and assignments to support office and field work performed as a liaison between Operations and Accounting.

Essential Position Functions

• Prepare consultant/professional agreements, purchase orders and contracts for subcontractors, vendors and other project related agreements as needed.
• As a valued project team member, collect, review, and approve insurance certificates, payment and performance bonds, W-9's, and all required compliance documents for each contractor per project regulations.
• Review and code to ledger, AIA and Accounts Payable billings for each project, request revisions as needed, approve for payment, and manage consequential job cost while working closely with the Project Manager.
• Process project bookings, including budget entry and cost type coding, contract SOV breakout per funding or client requirements, client bond and insurance distribution, and project information in Vista Viewpoint.
• Administer client billings per project-based schedule of values and projections. Record and maintain accounts receivable.
• Maintain compliance for our clientele including required waivers, certified payroll reporting and efficient communications.
• Assist in project kick-off and turnovers.
• Maintain appropriate project tax forms for contractors and vendors.
• Manage, review, and approve certified payroll reporting by state where required by law.
• Manage subcontract and retention payables. Release according to contract terms and company process.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with Regional Managers, Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Process and enter, client and contractor change orders; ensure coding is accurate, margin is accurate, and billings are applied accordingly.
• Prepare and manage job cost reporting per project assignment while working in detail with the Project Management teams.
• Maintain project files and documentation on the server and/or Project Sight.
• Close out projects for final cost status, record storage and warranty.
• Follow company specific policies and processes aligned with client contract terms, project necessities and office guidelines.
• Send tax privilege exempt documents to contractors and vendors.
• Review job cost postings and ensure costs are accurately applied to PO's, subcontracts, and project phases. Preform adjustments as needed in Vista Viewpoint and work with inner company divisions to help ensure accuracy.
• Update monthly job cost projections in Vista Viewpoint for use in monthly WIP review meetings by management.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None at this time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic office procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of construction bookkeeping and/or construction accounting.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, deliverables and other requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, customers, the general public and others having business with Veregy.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard office and/or specialized/customized software applications.

Educational/Certification and Experience Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of project assistance, project coordination, construction accounting or closely related experience in Construction, or related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A.

Travel required

• May be required to attend jobsite meetings, conduct jobsite tours, visit regional offices and perform other jobsite functions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
• Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.