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Company: Barton Malow Company

Job Location: Southfield, MI

Position: Project Accountant

REQ ID: 11718

 

 


POSITION SUMMARY

Barton Malow is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting project teams with all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring the production of timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information. This position requires a solid foundation in accounting or finance, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across project and finance teams.

 

 


KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as an integral member of the project team by analyzing and resolving accounting issues to ensure accurate project reporting, compliance with contractual agreements, and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Process and allocate payables accurately and efficiently to maintain compliance and ensure timely payments.
  • Reconcile job costs to confirm appropriate billing to owners, identifying and communicating over/under variances to project teams for corrective action.
  • Prepare and submit monthly owner pay applications and other required financial reports.
  • Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts receivable in accordance with Barton Malow’s standards and prepare monthly billing accruals.
  • Perform audits of aged accounts receivable and collaborate with project teams to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Assist with project budget setup, ensuring accuracy in markups, pricing, and cost structures.
  • Participate in financial forecasting and cost reviews, identifying risks and their potential impact on monthly financials and overall project reporting.

 


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
  • 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Effective communicator who can collaborate across internal teams and with external partners.
  • Ability to balance project team responsibilities with fiduciary oversight from the Project Finance and Controls (PFC) group.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to recognizing and communicating project risks.


Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

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