Project Accounting Specialist

We are interested in hearing from flexible professionals looking to fill a new role and help build an innovative construction team with other creative people. Come be a part of an energetic work environment engaged in innovative market sectors. We are always looking for new ways to improve the building industry and our communities. KL&A is a people focused organization that values our support staff and understands we cannot build great structures without them.

Hourly: From $26.00 - $32.00 per hour ($54,080 - $66,560)

Benefits: Medical: 80% of Family policy is paid by KL&A, Dental and Vision is 100% paid by KL&A, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave

To Be Successful:

• Build trust with coworkers and clients
• Understand importance of strong internal client service
• Be proactive, not reactive
• Bring a sense of humor and do not take yourself too seriously!

Required Qualifications:

• Three years minimum related experience
• Basic understanding of construction project accounting and construction contract terms
• Self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced industry
• Able to work in the US now and in the future WITHOUT sponsorship

General Duties:

• Support construction managers by tracking project information, oversees accounting activities at the project-level, such as document management and compliance, billing, accounts receivable, change order tracking, retainage tracking and collection and project administrative closeout
• Prepare and remit project pay applications and supporting documentation on various payment management platforms
• Assists project manager with financial project plan and contract management tasks
• Enters vendor/subcontractor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly
• Cultivates relationships with accounting equivalents in client and subcontractor offices
• Prepares and remits monthly sales/use tax returns and performs research regarding tax rates for project locations
• Prepares and maintains applications for project specific insurance and bonding requirements
• Assists safety coordinator with scheduling and tracking safety training along with maintaining OSHA required filings

Bonus Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision experience

Come build your career at KL&A

Visit our website and apply and upload your resume at klaa.com/open-positions

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs not on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. At no time will we knowingly permit discrimination toward an employee for any unlawful reason. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of KL&A are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct