Associate Project Accountant

Job Description

Associate Project Accountant | RealREPP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at RealREPP, located in El Paso, TX. This position supports RealREPP’s client companies involved in construction projects, playing a pivotal role in maintaining their financial integrity and operational efficiency. The Associate Project Accountant is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing project lifecycles effectively, and mitigating financial risks. This role directly contributes to the success of complex construction endeavors by providing precise accounting support and expert financial management throughout each project phase.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, El Paso, TX

• Mission: Ensures timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the construction project life cycle.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate financial information reporting and timely invoicing for assigned construction projects, contributing to clear financial oversight.
• Ledger and Register Management: Maintain meticulous project-related ledger accounts and the comprehensive project register, providing a clear audit trail for all financial activities.
• Forecasting and Deadlines: Disseminate critical month-end project reports to management, prepare and review profit and cash flow forecasts, and diligently ensure all financial deadlines are met.
• Transaction Control: Control accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project, meticulously preparing all month-end postings, allocations, and accruals.
• Issue Resolution and Compliance: Identify and actively assist with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues, while strictly ensuring adherence to established project accounting policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Requires basic accounting knowledge.
• Experience: Intermediate computer proficiency and technical aptitude with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail; effective written and verbal communication skills; good analytical abilities; capacity to prioritize tasks and multi-task effectively; and the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance; 1-3 years of prior project accounting experience.