Project Accountant

at  Cesar Chavez Foundation

The Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) inspires and transforms communities by providing critical social enterprise services that address the needs of working families. CCF’s Housing and Economic Development (HED) Fund builds, owns and operates high-quality, service-enhanced affordable housing for working families, seniors, and those with special needs.
The Project Accountant reports to the Development Analytics Supervisor within HED’s Analytics Department. The Project Accountant will be assigned to various Construction Project Manager(s) and is responsible for providing support with all aspects related to the work being undertaken by the Project Managers. Primary responsibilities, experience, and qualifications include:

EXPERIENCE:

The Project Accountant should have the following minimal skills:

• Have a basic understanding on how to interpret contracts, purchase orders, and change orders
• Accounts Payable and Accounting principles understanding
• Experience with high volume subcontractor payable processing
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite and Strong Yardi knowledge
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Analytical and effective oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience in a related field
• 2+ years of pre-requisite project accounting experience

Main Functions:

• Assist Construction Manager in the preparation of monthly Payment Application using Excel
• Assist Construction Manager setting schedule of values adjustments
• Interface executed prime contract budget and change orders into Yardi Software
• Identify invoice coding against contracts and seek Construction Manager and Director approval
• Review, process and monitor AP invoices on assigned projects, including entering into Yardi Software
• Process weekly General Conditions billing, seek approval and submit for payment
• Support month-end reporting requirements with Development Analytics team
• Analyze and report cash position resulting from monthly draw
• Assist with the necessary steps to clear liens working with Legal and Financial Management
• Monthly Financial Project Status Meeting with Construction Manager(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Monitor and Maintain Project Records:

• Preliminary Lien Notices / Subcontractor Supplier Lien Releases
• Job cost invoices / Consultant Agreements
• Purchase Orders / Change Orders