Why work with Southway Builders, Inc.As a regional construction management company, we don't just build buildings, we also build communities and most importantly, PEOPLE. While we continue to grow in size, and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business.Southway is people-focused organization - we know our success is dependent on the people we hire and the teams we create. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through our recruiting process. We believe it's important to learn about the whole person - their personality, motivators, job-related behaviors, etc. - not just technical abilities. A standardized assessment, known as the CMA Assessment, is part of our recruiting process. This step helps us to understand the unique value each person brings to our team at Southway. Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. The solid reputation we have built affords us continued growth, allowing us to offer a dynamic work environment that attracts new team members who are seeking opportunities for personal development and career growth. We offer on the job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction.If you share our values of quality, dependability, and integrity, and you are humble, hungry, and smart, come join us under the Southway Tent! Southway Builders is recruiting for a Project Cost Accountant to administer and perform the job cost accounting functions for multiple construction jobs in process. This position is responsible for supporting the project manager in managing the financial performance of the project with direct knowledge of job costs to date, and subcontractor and vendor commitments to accurately project costs at completion. ResponsibilitiesManage, oversee, and process subcontractor contracts and billings, vendor invoices and general condition costs.Manage, oversee, and process monthly owner invoices, contract billings, and change orders. Provide assistance, and support to the project manager in estimating costs monthly and at completion as part of the project budget analysis process. Work to collect required payroll documentation if the job has certified payroll requirements.Oversee and manage the job cost certification process, if required for the project. Assist with the successful completion of each project adhering to Southway's key values of quality, dependability, and integrity. Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders and external auditors, including researching responses, preparing analyses, and providing supporting documentation as required.Assist with the update and maintenance of department policies and procedures and bring forward recommendations for improvements to simplify and/or automate existing processes. Potential travel to local job sites for participation in team meetings and discussions. QualificationsAt least 3-5 years of applicable job cost accounting experience. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is preferred; however, years of experience in this specific area will be viewed as an alternative qualification. Experience with construction management software required with specific experience using Procore and Sage/timberline a plus. High level of proficiency in understanding construction contract documents, cost projection methods and be well versed in AIA documents. Strong attention to detail and good communication and teamwork skills. Must be able to successfully meet the requirements of a pre-employment selection assessment (CMA Assessment), and background check.Southway Builders, Inc. believes it is strengthened by the diversity of its staff, and welcomes such diversity including race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, educational attainment, disability, and veteran status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. Employment decisions at Southway are based on business needs and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by laws or regulations.