Project Accountant in Davie, Florida at Shawmut Design and Construction

Starlite Building Services is a construction services operation that serves clients throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York City, Miami, Bentonville, AR and Los Angeles. Our team is made up of hundreds of talented and dedicated craft workers providing valuable assistance with project scope, budgeting, scheduling, site logistics, and materials. Join our team to bring exceptional building experience via assurance, control, efficiency, cost and time savings, quality, and—of course—safety.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more

• Set up project budget within CMiC to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract.
• Establish & maintain job specific rate tables in accordance with contract.
• Lead owner billing process: prepare, review, post, and maintain billing trackers; participate in pencil reviews with clients as needed. Support collection efforts to receive payments within contract terms.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, and second-tier requirements.
• Manage subcontractor payment processes and respond to subcontractor inquiries.
• Review, approve, and cost-code invoices. Process cost reallocations.
• Partner with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports; analyze and explain gross profit fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Attend Project Meetings as needed.
• Prepare project Specific Work-in-Process (WIP) entries, including Risk & Opportunity (R&O) analysis.
• Support teams with project revenue projections and ensure alignment with project performance.

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience in project accounting or project administration.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience.
• Additional Role Specific Skills:
  • Some working knowledge of AIA billing and subcontractor compliance.
  • Construction industry experience preferred - GC or subcontractor.
  • CMIC & Textura experience preferred but not required.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).