JRM

Manufactures and supplies industrial grinding materials

Project Accountant

Cost & Management AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$100k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant project accounting experience at a construction company handling commercial and/or corporate interiors construction projects.
Knowledge of commonly used construction concepts, functions, practices, and procedures, including cost coding, pricing, and purchase orders.
Understanding of construction manager as agent, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), lump sum, and cost-plus contract types.
Ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
Ability to communicate proactively with upper management, project teams, and subcontractors.
Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
Ability to provide client service and support to the project team.
Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and multi-tab worksheets.

Responsibilities

Monitor project progress by processing and reviewing subcontractor applications for payment (AIAs) for accuracy.
When required, attend pencil meetings with owners and architects to ensure accurate pay applications in accordance with client contractual terms.
Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments in accordance with contract terms and enter them into the system.
Review and process accounts payable for general conditions, general requirements invoices, and trade work in place.
Review and interpret client contracts and subcontractor documents, including payment terms, insurance, bond requirements, contingency, fee calculations, New York City subcontractor lien law notices to owners, and waiver requirements.
Generate billings using Timberline and future ERP systems, as well as multi-tab Excel billings; prepare client- and contract-required backup for payroll, labor, general conditions, general requirements, technology costs, trade work in place, stored materials, and conditional and unconditional waivers.
Review and process accounts receivable and respond to client and vendor billing inquiries.
Assist in monitoring cash flow and communicate with project managers and project executives about accounts receivable tracking.
Assist with cash flow forecasts and project forecasts for the finance team.
Analyze projects and generate job-costing reports to provide useful input to project teams.
Review subcontractor statements and reconcile variances.

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

A Project Accountant is responsible for all project accounting for jobs assigned, acting as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms.
Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
Review and process Accounts Payable for General Conditions, General Requirement invoices in addition to Trade Work in Place.
Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, New York City Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
Generate Billings, Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Multi Tab Excel billings. Prepare full backup requirements as requested by client and Contractual Agreement, IE Payroll, Labor, General Conditions, General Requirements, Technology Cost, Trade WIP, Materials Stored Cost and Conditional and Unconditional Waivers.
Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
Assist in monitoring cash flow and communicate with PM/PX on tracking Accounts Receivables.
Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field,
At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling commercial and/or corporate interiors construction projects.
Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.

Computer Systems

Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
Strong Excel Skills (Xlookup’s, Sumifs, Multi tab Excel Worksheets)

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary offered for this role is $100,000 - 120,000.

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About the Company

JRM

Manufactures and supplies industrial grinding materials

Jiann Rong Grind-Material Ind. Co., Ltd. makes and sells grinding and polishing materials for industrial surface finishing, including non-woven, cloth, sisal, and wool wheels, abrasive belts, tube, nylon, and steel brushes, sponge wheels, and other abrasive products. Its products are produced in-house and selected for their abrasive properties; customers choose wheel types or request custom sizes and hardness, and Jiann Rong manufactures and ships the finished items for use in grinding and polishing. The company differentiates itself through its direct manufacturing and sales model with tailored specifications and faster fulfillment, backed by a history dating to 1988 and operations based in Tainan, Taiwan, serving both domestic and international markets. Its goal is to provide reliable, customized grinding and polishing solutions that meet diverse industry needs while expanding market reach and maintaining steady supply for customers.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Taipei, Taiwan
Founded: Not listed

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