Project Accountant | Commercial Construction Job at MKS, Fort Wayne, IN

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  • MKS
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

OPS PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Collaborative & Supportive Team. Detailed Work. Fun People.
Potential to Grow.

The Project Accountant (Construction Administrator) is responsible for supporting the project management team by handling key administrative and financial aspects of construction projects. This role ensures that all financial and contractual obligations are met efficiently, maintaining compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and industry standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Innovate is a team. We ensure that all team members
feel valued by living our Core Values.
In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Be Transformational
  • Be Exceptional
  • Be Accountable
  • Be Meaningful
  • Be Safe

Benefits include:

  • Medical benefits covering 90% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
  • Paid vacation and wellness time
  • Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested
  • Education reimbursement for employees, based on qualifications
  • Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
  • Career Growth Opportunity

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Financial Administration:

  • Process and track project billings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of invoices.
  • Assist with reviewing and processing subcontractor and vendor invoices.
  • Assist with cost control by tracking committed costs and potential overruns.
  • Work with the finance team & Payroll team to ensure proper job cost allocations.

Contract & Compliance Management:

  • Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and vendor contracts.
  • Ensure all subcontractors meet insurance and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain contract documentation and assist in ensuring adherence to contractual terms.

Project Change Management:

  • Collaborate with the project management team, to draft, track, and process owner and subcontractor change orders.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure change orders are properly documented and approved.
  • Maintain an accurate log of change orders and their impact on project estimates.

Document Control & Administration:

  • Process and track Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses.
  • Manage and maintain the project submittal process, ensuring compliance with contract documents.
  • Maintain the project procurement logs.
  • Maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and revisions.
  • Support the project team with meeting minutes, correspondence, and tracking deliverables.

Project Closeout:

  • Coordinate with the accounting team to finalize subcontractor documentation, including lien waivers and warranties.
  • Ensure all final project documentation is compiled, organized, and submitted to clients.
  • Manage financial closeout, including final billings, contract reconciliations, and collaborate with accounting to release and collect retention.

The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day Furniture Project Coordinator tasks.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Minimum Education | bachelors degree - Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  1. Experience in Construction Administration, Project Accounting, or a related role | 3yr
  1. Microsoft Office 365 Experience Including strong knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook | 1yr
  1. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  1. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  1. Proficiency in construction management software | Procore, Viewpoint, Sage, or similar platforms
  1. Strong understanding of construction contracts, AIA billing, and lien waivers.

JOIN THE FAMILY

Michael Kinder and Sons is a fourth-generation family-owned Plan, Design, Build construction firm is proud to be a leader in the design-build construction industry. Innovate Commercial Interiors is a fast-growing furniture sales company. Allied Commercial Real Estate is a trusted name known for its transparency. The MKS family of businesses is committed to serving our clients by providing the highest level of services. We are a company that is a rare combination of tradition and transformation. We wont accept less than the best for all our clients.

Please visit our website to learn more!

Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder and Sons

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Immediate start,

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