About the job
At Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI), we are committed to fostering a dynamic workplace where innovative talents can thrive. With a diverse portfolio of projects across the Midwest, we are actively seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to join our Lansing, Michigan team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide essential financial data support to project teams, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist Project Managers in forecasting project costs and conducting reconciliations via detailed project cost reports.
- Facilitate executive reviews of project financial statuses by preparing comprehensive Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR).
- Gather and manage documentation such as signed contracts, builder’s risk insurance policies, and trade contractor insurance, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Maintain precise and organized financial records for projects, meeting the high standards expected by auditors.
- Act as the primary Point-of-Contact for Trade Contractors, providing essential orientation for newcomers.
- Address inquiries regarding payments and contract adherence, fostering strong relationships with contractors.
- Oversee all financial transactions associated with construction projects, utilizing our database systems for efficiency.
- Manage project initiation tasks including budget loading, subcontract issuance, and the establishment of accounting structures.
- Handle owner invoices, ensuring reconciliation of job costs and compliance with contractual billing processes.
- Process trade contractor invoices, including batching and payment processing, while ensuring accuracy in financial transactions.
- Manage financial adjustments resulting from changes to project scope, including owner and trade contractor change orders.
- Oversee project close-out procedures, ensuring final billing adjustments and comprehensive contract execution.
- Contribute to corporate financial accounting initiatives, enhancing our financial systems and practices.

