Kitchell

Project Accountant

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

$69,000-$72,000

About This Job

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Accountant to join our Northern California region in Sacramento and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. As a Project Accountant, you will manage multiple project invoices and bills, review budgets, and prepare financial reports.

Location

This role is located in our Sacramento office and is eligible for a hybrid schedule after a waiting period. This role is not eligible for a remote schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

Invoicing

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Prepare invoice package containing all necessary backup for approval, investigate project expenses not billed to customers, and prepare labor adjustments as necessary.

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Support effective client relationships and submit project invoices.

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Recommend and implement process improvements to the client billings.

Project and Contract Maintenance

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Set up new projects and close projects upon completion in the ERP system.

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Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contracts, amendments, and any additional services related to invoicing.

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Analyze contracts and keep up-to-date maintenance of contracts.

Project Accounting

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Review, code, and approve accounts payable items to ensure consultant and vendor invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts.

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Review consultant billings and compliance with consultants’ agreements.

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Maintain coding and allocations for fixed assets, leased equipment, and leased offices/trailers.

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Prepare project and overhead-related journal entries. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

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Deposit checks and provide advice on receipts from clients.

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Monitor accounts receivable and supports project managers with collection efforts.

Compliance and Analysis

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Assist with account reconciliations, audits, and analyze the P & L accounts as directed by the accounting supervisor.

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Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

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Collect appropriate data and prepare state and local reports and tax returns.

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Provide assistance with project forecasting, provide related analysis, and investigate variances.

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Assist with the filing of state and local reports and tax returns as directed by the accounting manager.

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Other duties as assigned.

Required

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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

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One year or more of position related work experience in accounting or a related field.

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Knowledge of accounting principles, including project-oriented practices and procedures.

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User Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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Ability to achieve results, demonstrate initiative, and communicate effectively in a teamwork environment.

Desired

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Knowledge of the project structure.

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Thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a general, climate-controlled office environment.

Physical Requirements

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $69,000 - $72,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

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