Group Branch Manager jobs in Virginia

Branch Group is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our well established, growing company. The Project Accountant is a resource for the subsidiary companies and is an extension and a part of the project teams. This position is responsible for the overall project accounting including Owner/Client billings, subcontractor billings and job costs.

• Uploads project budgets, manages budget for project team.
• Provides technical guidance to Project Managers to ensure budgets are revised throughout the project so that budget and projected costs are always aligned
• Provides technical guidance to Project Managers to support analysis of costs compared to budgets.
• Actively participates in the project buyout process, making recommendations as necessary
• Manages project accounting, project budgets and all other applicable controls per standard operating procedure and policy
• Posts and pays subcontractors timely and accurately, ensuring proper approvals and cost allocations
• Processes monthly owner billings in a timely and accurate manner
• Assists PMs with cost analysis, budget analysis, and reporting needs
• Participates in project reviews as needed
• Reviews contracts, change orders, subcontractor schedule of values and other project documents to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.

• Maintains electronic records of all project accounting documentation (i.e., owner and subcontractor billing records, subcontractor invoices and lien waivers)
• Submits accruals as needed to produce accurate financial statements
• Posts/records Job Cost Adjustments
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Must have a strong working knowledge of job cost accounting and understanding of accrual accounting
• Detail oriented with exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Handles multiple tasks and projects at once and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Power Point and Access)
• Strong initiative, ownership, and teamwork skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Completes tasks/assignments/commitments in an accurate and timely manner

Travel is not anticipated with this role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40 hours per week.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.