ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT, DESIGN BUILD
Al. Neyer is expanding its finance and accounting team with a new Accountant role. In this position, you will play a key role in collaborating with our Design-Build construction teams as well as Finance & Accounting leadership across our markets to drive the completeness and accuracy of the financial controls and reporting associated with our product lines. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious individual who is a self-starter with a strong sense of urgency. You will work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to drive results. So, if you like to dig the details and make big impacts, keep reading.
Why Al. Neyer?
Al. Neyer is a 100% employee-owned real estate developer with a vertically integrated design-build construction firm. Al. Neyer has nearly 200 employee-owners working in real estate development, design-build construction, real estate finance and supporting roles in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Raleigh. Our growth is fueled by a strong commitment to our core values and the constant cultivation of a best-in-class team.
We put a high premium on the kind of people who dig the details and have the skills to orchestrate them to perfection in a high-energy environment. We have longevity, a stellar reputation as a great partner to the communities in which we operate, and a detailed vision for our collective futures. All of this is built upon trust, strong relationships, and a drive to win.
Here at Al. Neyer, we pride ourselves on a culture that inspires, challenges, supports and rewards our employee-owners. Our passion is contagious, our sleeves are always rolled up and our doors are always open to new inventive, collaborative team members.
Essential Job Functions
Accounting & Financial Reporting:
- Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement in project and company financial performance.
- Attend project specific Design-Build monthly reviews with project teams including project managers and directors.
- Analyze insurance, technology and warranty costs and provide recommendations on billing costs appropriately.
- Proactively elevate project concerns or risks to margin to management.
- Generate financial reporting metrics on jobs for inclusion in monthly financial reporting package.
- Present financial data and analysis to project stakeholders and management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
- Provide support to external auditors in support of annual financial statement audit.
Contract Management:
- Ensure estimates have been prepared, substantiated with bids and reviewed by the appropriate levels of management prior to entering into owner contracts.
- Review subcontractor contracts to confirm bidding processes were followed and final costs are in line with budget.
Project Financial Management:
- Track and analyze project costs, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records.
- Collaborate with project managers to monitor, understand the cause of and report on budget variances to Design-Build and Finance & Accounting leadership.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities address budget overruns or financial risks.
- Assess financial risks associated with projects.
- Monthly review of job cost activity ensuring consistent and proper coding of subcontractor and internal costs.
- Monitor job over/underbilling and accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely billing and reporting on collection risks.
- Monitor job buyout status against contracts.
- Set up approved jobs and close out completed jobs.
Billing and Invoicing:
- Ensure subcontractor invoices are submitted timely and work with subcontractor and project manager to ensure accuracy of subcontractor invoices and proper coding.
- Lead effective communication with vendors and subcontractors to resolve any invoicing discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly owners’ invoices.
- Address subcontractor and owner inquiries related to project billing and invoicing.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1+ years accounting experience in a staff or senior role
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel skills required.
- Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities while being detail oriented.
- Ability to manage change and adapt to changing processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated initiative to continue to learn and broaden accounting and industry knowledge.
- Proficient use technology to improve process and task efficiency.
Safety Hazard of the Job
Normal safety hazards associated with office work, and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.
Physical Demands
Low physical effort required to sit, stand at files, bend, stoop, lift, and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 35 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone. May require some travel by car or plane.
Environmental Requirements
Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment, and either you or Al. Neyer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
