Construction Project Accountant

About Us

Emmerson Construction, Inc., is a West Coast-based construction services company that builds high-quality residential and mixed-use developments, with a specialization in affordable housing. We’re a team of experienced professionals that are committed to delivering products and services of exceptional quality to our clients. Since we began doing business over two decades ago, we’ve focused our efforts on partnering with organizations to create affordable housing for seniors, working with builders to integrate affordable homes into communities, assisting cities in the redevelopment and beautification of vacant and underutilized properties, and creating housing solutions for underserved populations, such as people with disabilities or those that are experiencing homelessness. As you can see – we’re passionate about affordable housing and we hope you are too! We welcome you to join our amazing team, headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, California.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Construction Project Accountant with Emmerson Construction, you will be primarily responsible for preparing cost projections/forecasts, analyzing project budgets, and monitoring the financial status of projects.

Additionally, your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Working with Project Managers to ensure project SOV/budgets are current and sufficient to cover projected costs and commitments for accurate financial reporting
• Processing full cycle subcontractor accounts payable, including managing the draw periods, monthly billing integration, and the Textura payable system
• Creating initial project SOV in Sage per the project budget and owner contract
• Reviewing and approving all commitments, owner change orders, and budget modifications in Procore
• Coordinating and generating monthly project pay application packages with field teams in Textura, including managing all subcontractor and vendor invoices and acquiring all required documentation
• Ensuring all billings and invoices are posted in Sage (once approved)
• Monitoring bank accounts daily for activity and reconciling accounts monthly
• Ensuring subcontractor/supplier payments are entered into Sage as payments are made monthly
• Coordinating and assisting field teams with project close out
• Assisting subcontractors with Textura system, SOV’s, billings, change orders, and supplier set up
• Preparing required general ledger entries and correlating account reconciliations
• Performing month-end closings and preparing financial documents
• Setting up billing SOVs in Textura

What You’ll Need to Perform the Role

You’ll use the following to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least five (5) years of progressive responsible financial/accounting roles, and three (3) years in construction project accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been attained
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and accounting functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience using, Sage 300 CRE, Procore and/or Textura preferred

You’ll also need the following attributes:

• Extremely organized with an ingrained ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced
• environment
• Keen attention to detail with focused adherence to strict deadlines and procedures
• Sound problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent
• judgment
• High level of integrity and dependability, including handling sensitive and confidential
• information
• Teamwork mindset and temperament to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Effective ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Genuine desire to work in the real estate development affordable housing industry
• Personal accountability and enthusiasm for achieving company goals

Additionally, you’ll support an inclusive workplace by fostering teamwork and employee participation, encouraging the representation of different employee perspectives, and treating others with dignity and respect in alignment with our company C.A.R.E.S values (Communication; Accountability; Relationships; Excellence; Solutions).

What’s in it for You

Emmerson’s people are at the core of everything we do. We offer meaningful careers competitive salaries, annual bonus packages, and an energetic office environment. We take the well-being of our team members seriously; thus, providing attractive benefits and perks package to meet the needs of all our employees. This package includes but is not limited to:

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HDHP/HSA plans available)
• Dental (HMO and POS)
• Vision
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Company sponsored Disability and Life insurance
• 401K plan participation with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work schedule as business needs permit
• Company-wide events

Hiring Range

Salary of $75K to $95K on an annualized basis, depending on qualifications.

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but may change based on education and experience. Final compensation is determined by various factors, such as education, training, experience, work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off including a generous holiday schedule.

What Comes Next

If this role seems of interest to you and you meet the needs to be successful, apply using the link below. Our recruiting team will then review your application and any of the materials you submit. From that point, we’ll reach out if you’re fit and introduce you to the hiring manager and move you through the interview process, which will encompass meeting virtually, as well as in person at our corporate office in Carlsbad (following all COVID-19 safety precautions and protocols).

Equal Opportunity

Emmerson Construction, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment Statement

• We acknowledge that historic and ongoing discrimination results in a society where certain groups are disadvantaged in ways that are not always obvious.
• We understand that a commitment to equity and inclusion is not always easy, is not always comfortable, and is not always expedient. It is nevertheless a commitment we have chosen to make.
• Our commitment to equity and inclusion is evidenced by our demonstrated actions to address the unique housing needs of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other marginalized groups. We intentionally develop and manage affordable housing that addresses the needs of historically marginalized, and disenfranchised populations.
• We celebrate and encourage diversity in all forms and promote equity and inclusion through our practices, policies, systems, and behaviors.
• Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is embedded in all aspects of our work. We intentionally create an inclusive environment where our internal team, our external clients, and our contracted service providers are valued and supported.