Project Accountant

Mark Young Construction, LLC (MYC) has an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant to join us as we continue to grow! At Mark Young Construction we pride ourselves on the predictable and reliable delivery of projects and jobs with a focus on timely completion, profitable operations, and safe work practices. The Project Accountant in this position works closely with the Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Controller on all aspects associated with the accounting of commercial construction projects. They will also work closely with owners, owner's representatives, and hundreds of subcontractors and vendors as well as administration, field personnel, and management of Mark Young Construction, LLC. This position offers the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of project coordination from a job cost accounting perspective including accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, insurance, bonding, budgets, tax audits, tax exemptions, and assisting administration in the start up to close out of commercial construction projects. This position provides priority setting, problem-solving, detailed analysis and organizational opportunities with administration and a focus on job cost accounting functions utilizing Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate and Procore system applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete set-up of project from an accounting standpoint, including assisting with the execution of owner contracts, subcontracts, insurance requirements, bonding and other special requirements as well as recording and tracking of all documents.
• Perform job cost accounting, enter estimates, subcontractor commitments, budget revisions, owner change orders, subcontractor change orders, and month end reconciliation of project reports in ERP and Procore systems.
• Perform Owner Pay Applications by setting up and preparing the schedule of values, obtain required billing documents, and execute to owner as well as maintain status of approval and payment. Plans and specifications will need to be researched, read, and understood to ensure billing requirements and dates are met according to contract documents.
• Perform tasks to ensure Subcontractor compliance with reference to contracts, vendor verification for payment, tax information and status, retainage, logs, and files.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field required; OR (1-3) years of progressive experience in the construction industry.
• Must have excellent customer service, strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Must have impeccable attention to detail with regards to analytics, accounting skills, documentation, dates, figures and deadlines.
• Should have some experience with both Sage 300 CRE and Procore Construction Software.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days a week in Frederick, CO

Benefits and Compensation:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employee
• Company paid short and long term disability
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k after 3 months
• Salary: $50k - $60k depending on experience
• Weekly Paycheck
• Full-time, permanent position

About Us: MYC is a leading General Contracting firm located in Frederick, Colorado performing work along the Front Range. MYC employs more than 250 staff and performs work across the Western United States. MYC's breadth of expertise in municipal, education, office, retail, and large grocery complexes provides stability and continued growth. Ninety-three percent of revenue comes from current or referral clients who are pleased with our extensive experience, exemplary performance and recognizes the focus on personalized customer service. MYC is dedicated to developing strong partnerships that will yield superior construction from project inception to owner occupancy. We look forward to you joining the team!