Project Accountant Jobs in EMCOR Group Inc Edison, NJ

• Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group. We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installation and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, and work with minimal supervision
• 4 years: Construction accounting (required)

Responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for administering and preparing requisition forms, interaction with various customers, clients and personnel regarding collections, report distribution and other project accounting tasks
• In addition, the position is expected to grasp an overall knowledge of both the business and economic environment to provide analytical support to upper management
• Activities involve the preparation and administrating of monthly requisitions and payment applications in accordance with contract terms and formats
• Prepare invoices and change order logs
• Monitor, communicate and resolve open issues related to assigned projects
• Compile, maintain and produce cash management reports and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to upper management
• Maintain billing job folders in an organized, complete and accessible manner
• Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of assigned projects
• Regular interaction with customers and company personnel regarding collections, change order approvals and billings
• Communications with Project Management regarding billings, change orders, back charges, close-outs, and profit/loss analysis
• Review and generate all necessary waivers or tax certificates
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll, Insurance and M/WBE reports as required
• Participate as an active team member and be accountable for all accounting issues pertaining to assigned projects
• Support Director of Project Accounting and Controller for other accounting activities
• Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position