Job Description

Construction Project Accountant - Residential

Mill Valley, California - Full Time, In-Person

No Recruiters Please!

JOB OVERVIEW 

Van Acker Construction is looking for an Experienced Construction Project Accountant or Assistant Project Manager (APM) to work out of our Mill Valley office beginning this summer or next fall. Unlike most companies, the Project Accountant / APM at Van Acker is part of the larger project team, supporting one-to-two large projects throughout all phases of construction.

The Project Accountant / Assistant Project Manager (APM) is involved in pricing and budgeting, job costing, contract administration, site communication, document management, change order pricing, submittals, and subcontractor relations. A successful APM is committed to communication, collaboration, cooperation, a great attitude, and patience.

The Project Accountant / APM can expect to execute challenging tasks and juggle always-changing priorities. Over the years we’ve identified that a respect for architecture, design and very high-quality construction helps to motivate through challenging moments. The Project Accountant / APM works under the direction of the Project Manager (PM).

Note that this is an in-office position. Remote work is not available.

JOB DUTIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Preconstruction project set-up, project organization, budgeting, contract administration, and other miscellaneous preconstruction tasks
• Construction phase bidding, scope of work assembly, distribution of bid packages, diligent follow-up, tracking, and subcontractor bid comparisons for evaluation by Project Manager
• Preparation of construction phase budgets, budget presentations, and entering of approved budgets in VAC’s accounting software (Timberline)
• Monthly preparation of various project status reports, job cost analysis, and budget forecasts
• Complete Subcontract administration including subcontractor change orders
• Complete document management including drawings, permits, RFIs, Submittals, Daily Field Reports, Safety Reports and other project documentation as required by Owner, VAC, or by the State’s Contractor’s Licensing Board. 
• Complete A-Z preparation of monthly Client pay applications including verifying and coding of subcontractor invoices, collection of lien releases, and other required pay application documentation as required
• Manage, log and track subcontractor certificates of insurance
• Physical site set-up, including ordering job trailer, toilets/wash stations, safety, and other requirements
• Communicate with site office, field personnel including site superintendent. Support site superintendent in administrative tasks as required throughout project
• Collect and finalize operation and maintenance data (close-out) from subcontractors and organize into binders or electronically

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, or a construction related field including construction management, architecture, or engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction field in a similar capacity
• Strong computer skills including intermediate or advanced Excel, Google Docs, Adobe, and cloud-based storage systems (i.e., Box and Dropbox) and billing systems (i.e., Timberline / Sage 300)
• Professionalism in dealing with Architects, Designer, Subcontractors, Consultants, Crafts People, and co-workers
• Independent and self-starting with strong attention to details and deadlines
• Thorough and confident understanding of math, job cost tracking, and budgeting
• Motivation to continually learn and take on added responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude
• Looks ahead and organizes activities to stay on top of the project’s needs
• Ownership: Is committed to the success of the project, their teammates, and the company
• Must live in the local area and be a uthorized to work in the U.S.

 

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Group Medical / Vision / Dental, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401k with Company Contribution

Base salary is $95k - $130k (DOE), plus annual discretionary bonus.  Actual compensation will be based upon relevant work experience, education, and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.  

This is a full time exempt (salaried) position working out of our Mill Valley office Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required during various phases of the project. The Construction Accountant / APM will also be required to drive to the jobsite from time-to-time and must meet the Company’s driving requirements.

 

COMPANY INFORMATION

Established in 1983, Van Acker Construction is Northern California’s leading high-quality residential construction firms. We are builders and construction managers with a track record of executing large and complicated projects on-time and on-budget. Our projects typically span from the Peninsula to Napa Valley with our main office located in Mill Valley, CA.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Summer work, Local area, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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