Project Accountant (Construction)

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to work with our Phoenix area team alongside a key technology / manufacturing client on their large-scale construction program for new site infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Cost / Change Control, including change order review and analysis.
• Track and review change orders with Project Management.
• Assist with contingency draw.
• Assist with Budget Management and Tracking.
• Assist with Financial Forecasting.
• ME Close activities and accruals.
• Accounting Journal Entries.
• Accounting Write-Offs.
• Depreciation Settlements.
• Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting.
• Assist with weekly progress reports with the General Contractor.
• Produce monthly reports for project team.
• Review GC’s cost tracking reports.
• Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values.
• Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).
• Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• On Site Records and Document Control.
• Tracking of all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
• Assist with close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required.
• Assist with tracking and analyzing schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast).
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed.

Key Elements:

• Manage project control change order process for amendments to existing contracts with general contractors.
• Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed.
• Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders. 
• Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team.
• Track proposal reviews, negotiations and contract execution. Manage/ coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan.
• Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time. Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status. Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications.
• Experience with cloud-based software.
• P6 scheduling knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.
• Self-Motivated and proactive.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination and planning.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, be a team player and integrate easily with others.
• Must have strong and professional English oral and written communication skills.<