Project Accountant

With over 19 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in hospitality, commercial and solar industry. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery. 

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  Manage project-level contract set up, SOVs, and change orders 

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  Complete monthly progress billings with accuracy and on time for multiple projects 

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  Review and process subcontractor and vendor invoices and statements, budgeting for payments and collecting waivers 

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  Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections. 

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  Maintain accurate documentation for project audits, compliance, and reporting requirements. 

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  Assist in month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. 

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  Identify opportunities for process improvements in project accounting procedures. 

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  Coordinate with AP, AR, and payroll departments to ensure project financial accuracy. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required. 

• Minimum 2 years of project accounting experience, preferably in construction or electrical contracting. 

• Familiarity with project billing, job cost reporting, and WIP schedules. 

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, or similar. 

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas). 

• High attention to detail, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with field and office teams.