Project Accountant I - Houston, United States - Cotton Holdings

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    Project Accountant I

    Department: Accounting/Finance


    Employment Type: Full Time


    Location: Houston, TX


    Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 / year

    Description
    Stellar is a commercial and multi-family roofing company that specializes in insurance loss and disaster recovery services. Stellar's primary focus is re-roofing hail-damaged structures throughout the United States.

    Stellar has successfully completed projects nationwide for many clients who range from multi-family management companies to individual and corporate property owners with large commercial, retail and industrial facilities.

    For more information, visit .

    Summary
    The Project Accountant I will be responsible for routine accounting tasks pertaining to their assigned project. Tasks include collecting, computing, classifying, recording, and verifying material billing data used for customer billing and maintaining project-related records. The Project Accountant I will assist the Project Accountant II's with their day-to-day deliverables.

    This person must be detailed oriented, have the ability to use sound judgement in making decisions, and have a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

    (GAAP) This position will require traveling to different job sites.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist the Project Accountant II with maintaining project related records
    • Report the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts to the Project Accountant II
    • Review labor hours for work related to a project and communicate discrepancies to management
    • Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
    • Assist with the assessment of project variances
    • Monitor cash flow practices by auditing and sending reports promptly
    • Assess project profitability and report findings to management
    • Report to management on opportunities for additional billings or cost savings
    • Create project related billings to customers
    • Assist with project close outs
    • Respond to customer inquiries
    • Travel as needed

    Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

    Education:

    • High School diploma required, Associate degree preferred

    Experience:

    • At least 1 year of relative accounting experience

    Knowledge/Skills:

    • Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (GAAP)
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel
    • Must be detail oriented
    • Can use sound judgement in making decisions
    • Ability to remain focus when working on day-to-day activities

    Disclaimer
    This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s).

    It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

    Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
    Cotton is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veterans, Disabled and LGBTQ employer.

    Cotton promotes a respectful work environment of inclusion and is committed building teams that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and experiences.

    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation with job search, or the application process should notify the Human Resources Department at #DNP