The posting
vConstruct, a Pune based Construction Technology company seeks an Project Services Accountant who can help thrive the group to efficiently support the construction projects with project accounting expertise. Accounting Support for Projects (ASP) is a business unit in vConstruct, a company based in Pune and providing construction related services to US based customers.
Responsibilities include data management, data entries and processing them in Construction Management Software, entering timesheets data, preparing workflows, trackers, entering AP invoices, reviewing, and entering Insurance certificates. Ideally the candidate needs to be well-versed in accounting concepts, be self- driven and with good communication in English, both verbal and written; as most of the projects under this business unit are for US based clients. It is foremost to keep up with the quality and diligence in delivering work on time, while working on accounting and para-accounting services provided to the construction projects as well as corporate services to US based clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Below mentioned are some of the functions that a Project Services Accountant helps in the daily routines:
-Review subcontractor’s insurance & documents and update the Construction Software.
-Performing quality checks for timesheets as per State's guidelines.
-Report extraction and summary of project related documents/Invoices/receipts from different tools.
-Review, validate and combine these documents for owner’s billing submission.
-Reconciliation of monthly expense statement of company cardholders against receipts provided by them.
-Reviewing documentation of subcontractors before approving for a construction project of the US client.
-Understand the requirements of the project/client and creating workflows based on their -requirements. Creating and maintaining project related trackers.
-Review and post contracts in the system, reconciling costs by comparing budget vs actuals and taking corrective actions to mitigate the discrepancies.
-Working on ad hoc request from client and providing the final output by analyzing, organizing and comparing different data points.
Requirements:
· 2-4 years of proven work experience in accounting processes.
· Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, and good hold on language.
· Experience in creating workflows as per client’s requirements and establishing these workflows by coordinating with internal and external teams.
· Hands-on experience with processes that involve accounting.
· Hands-on experience with use of spreadsheets, MS-Excel.
· Good knowhow of global spectrum of accounting processes.
· Experience working in a project-based service industry is a plus.
· Experience of working with outsourced accounting services is a plus.
General
• Is process oriented. Can connect the dots to understand the client requirements and solve a problem.
• Proactive and can multi-task.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills required to interact with colleagues and customers.
• Excellent at troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to develop productive business relationships with internal team members through cooperation, courtesy and professionalism.
• To play an integral part in project delivery given tight constraints and uncompromising quality.
• Can-do attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Contributes to intellectual capital and building technical expertise for the firm.
Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• Any added certification in accounting, management is a plus.
About vConstruct :
vConstruct specializes in providing high quality Building Information Modeling and Construction Technology services geared towards construction projects. vConstruct is a wholly owned subsidiary of DPR Construction. For more information, please visit www.vconstruct.com
About DPR Construction:
DPR Construction is a national commercial general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically challenging and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, biopharmaceutical, corporate office, and higher education and healthcare markets. With the purpose of building great things, great teams, great buildings, great relationships—DPR is a truly great company. For more information, please visit www.dpr.com
