At Nox Group, we are dedicated to humanizing construction! Our enterprise owns and operates Corbins, RMCI, Nox Innovations, and Construction Labels. Our teammates, partners, and customers can expect that we genuinely care to serve them and look out for their best interests. As one of the fastest-growing industrial construction enterprises in the US and an industry leader in data centers, manufacturing, semiconductor, and water/wastewater treatment facilities, we continually look for people who are excited about personal growth and can contribute to our mission of being empowered thought leaders boldly changing the construction industry.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to support complex, large-scale construction projects. The Project Accountant serves as the financial partner to Project Managers, Project Executives, Operations, and Corporate Accounting, ensuring project financial data is timely, accurate, and actionable. As the front line for project accounting, this position plays a key role in maintaining accurate project records, protecting project profitability, supporting cash flow, and promptly identifying and escalating financial issues or discrepancies to Project Accounting Managers. Project Accountants are expected to be proactive and take ownership of project financial processes.

Responsibilities

PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Set up and maintain projects in the ERP system, including contract values, billing structures, tax treatment, and phase codes, ensuring adherence to all contractual requirements and internal procedures.
Review and process project costs and documentation for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
Partner with Project Managers to complete the weekly financial reviews, identifying financial risks, billing constraints, and open items requiring escalation.
Partner with Project Managers to prepare monthly Work-In-Process (WIP) forecasts, analyzing project profitability, percent complete, cost trends, and billing/payment status, and maintaining variance explanations.
Review committed costs and purchase orders against actual costs and budget to identify duplicate, inactive, or unsupported exposure.
Process job cost corrections and cost transfers, and maintain phase code structure to support accurate financial reporting.
Identify and escalate sales and use tax discrepancies.
Support and work closely with Operations regarding contracts, changes, costs, compliance documents, and other project financial matters.
Complete month-end close responsibilities according to required deadlines and accounting procedures.

CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT

Issue and manage subcontractor documentation in accordance with contract specifications. Ensure all required documentation is collected and filed.
Monitor, process, and issue change orders, ensuring they are correctly documented and approved. Maintain clear records of all change orders and associated financial impacts.
Process project accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Verify that all invoices align with contractual terms and project requirements.
Manage subcontractor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9 forms. Ensure all subcontractor documentation is up-to-date and compliant.
Research and resolve any issues related to subcontractor billing, working to ensure all discrepancies are addressed and resolved promptly.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Compile, prepare, and submit monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements. Ensure that all billings are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
Track and bill stored materials where contractually allowed, maintaining required backup documentation.
Track payment status, resolve any discrepancies or issues, and coordinate with customers to facilitate collections, ensuring that all project billings are collected efficiently and in accordance with contract terms.
Manage and update owner and subcontractor schedules of values, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project progress and contract terms.