Construction Project Accountant

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant to join our National Mission Critical team.

We are seeking a highly motivated & experienced Project Accountant to join our team. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial success of multiple construction projects. This role involves providing financial, contract administration and accounting support to project management team with a clear understanding of Ryan’s processes and procedures.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Develop, understand, and document a working knowledge of each construction project including all applicable owner contract requirements
• Create and administer owner billings to exact schedule and timekeeping requirements
• Proactive attention to collection of open receivables 
• Develop processes and procedures to meet applicable compliance requirements set forth by owners and Federal, State, and Local authorities ensuring proper audit trail for future accessibility
• Communicate with Project Managers, Director of Construction, and all other necessary internal personnel with respect to strategic and day-to-day job requirements
• General administrative duties such as filing, correspondence, scanning, copying, data entry 
• Internal and external customer assistance and service
• Create, maintain and archive electronic and hard copy project files
• Assist in drafting prime contract billings for PM and owner review and approval; manage all related paperwork
• Assist in drafting change orders for PM and owner review and approval; manage all change orders to prime contract
• Quickly respond to any job-specific accounting questions or issues
• Utilize web-based project management system
• Run and utilizes various reports from multiple web based systems
• Manage accounting and contract closeout process with owner on projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business-related field of study
• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting and administrative experience in commercial environment
• Highly proficient with MS Excel, pivot tables, data manipulation, report creation
• Knowledge of accounting/invoicing/audit procedures
• Has strong organizational skill, mathematical aptitude, and analytical skills 

You will really stand out if you have:

• 2+ years of experience in the construction industry

Eligibility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parenting Benefits
• Long-term Disability
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.