Fairfield Residential Looking for Project Accountant II – Construction Accounting at United States, California, San Diego Full Time

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional and luxurious apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over1000communities since 1985. We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over1,300associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over30markets nationwide.

We have a great opportunity for you to work side by side with our passionate, bright and highly experienced professionals in the Multifamily Housing industry.

Job Summary

Responsible for the handling of the day-to-day accounting functions of a construction project. Duties include preparing draws, monitoring the draw funding and subcontractor payments.

Education/Certificates

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Business is preferred

Experience

• Prior construction accounting experience preferred
• Prior loan draw experience preferred
• Prior experience in utilizing construction accounting software preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be detailed, organized and customer oriented
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at once and meet deadlines in a high-volume team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of internal and external associates

Essential Duties

• Validate subcontractor/supplier payment requests and work completed
• Code invoices for project costs and overhead allocations
• Coordinate with construction field personnel
• Review project budgets and construction status
• Produce timely and accurate monthly draw applications
• Monitor draw funding and resolve problems
• Verify subcontractor and supplier compliance of license, insurance, and lien release requirements
• Coordinate check runs and ensure timely payments
• Monitor preliminary notices and issue joint checks
• Prepare and track subcontractor/supplier lien releases
• Communicate project status with internal personnel
• Prepare monthly journal entries and job cost accruals
• Record project costs in all modules of the Timberline Accounting System (general ledger, job cost, project commitments, accounts receivable and accounts payable)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and reconcile bank accounts
• Communicate and assist in handling legal issues such as mechanic liens
• Assist in audit requests
• Coordinate commitment, budget and job closeout
• Support staff in other duties as needed
• Completes company required training by established deadline.
• Complies with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

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Estimated Rate of Pay:

$32.46 – $48.69

This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.