General Position Summary
The Project Accountant assists and supports the project team by maintaining accurate and complete accounting records.  The position works under direct supervision and gathers and distributes information.  The Project Accountant must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills. This is an entry level position, with the possibility of future advancement.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
·         Processing of general payables
·         Data entry, including owner billings, subcontracts, change orders, purchase orders, and journal entries
·         Assist in reviewing and processing subcontractor applications of payment and general condition invoices for payment
·         Assist in preparation and submission of invoices for assigned project
·         Assist in accurate monthly reporting, including job cost reports, Project Status Report , and general condition forecasting
·         Assist in maintaining effective relationships with internal and external clients
·         Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment and Skanska Safety and Health Management Program
Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines
·         Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft – Outlook, Excel
·         Strong written and verbal communication skills
·         Excellent math skills
·         Ability to multi-task
·         Functions effectively as part of a team
·         Dependability
·         Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
·         Ability to understand and follow directions
·         Good time management and organizational skills
Education and/or Experience
Associates Degree desired or 2-4 years of accounting experience
General understanding of cost accounting
Authority
The Project Accountant derives his or her authority, and performs all duties with guidance, from the Director of Project Accounting.
Work Environment/Job Conditions
This job may be performed in the office or on the jobsite and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.  Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.  He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and must comply with all Company safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
Skanska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. Skanska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law .
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 30 offices around the country. In 2021, construction in the U.S. generated $6.4 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 7,300+ teammates in the U.S. and 30,000+ globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime
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Additional Information
• Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Temporary
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