Solar Project Accountant

Company Overview Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss’ Solar Project Accountant works collaboratively with the Project Manager and project team to ensure that all project-related accounting is compliant and accurate. You will be managing comprehensive accounting functions for the project job site and other essential tasks. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and professional ethics to support our Core Values.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up vendors for invoices
• Process credit applications requests
• Provide oversight for Assistant Project Accountant workload and quality of work; Time sheets/Payroll, Company credit card, Employee reimbursement, Miscellaneous Invoices
• Manage subcontractor pay applications, review, and post change orders, and communicate changes to the project team
• Process and manage owner billings
• Collect Lien waivers and ensure compliance and validity
• Collect and review insurance certificates for accuracy (Ebix Database)
• Maintain and manage COI compliance
• Assist in the review of owner contract, addendums, exhibits, and financial risk compliance
• Work closely and support Project Administrators as needed
• Conduct project site visits to build relationships with team
• Understands and adheres to company deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

• Associates &/or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with over 2 years of experience relevant to the role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Construction verbiage
• Construction project management software familiarity such as CMIC is helpful
• Notary (or ability to obtain)
• Strong understanding of self-perform construction accounting, project and cost control
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Project Manager, subcontractors and vendors
• Exercises sound and accurate judgment by including the appropriate people in the decision-making process and displaying a willingness to make decisions
• Demonstrates professionalism by tactfully approaching others, reacting well under pressure, accepting responsibility for one’s actions, following through on commitments, and treating others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position
• Demonstrates dependability when following instructions, responding to management direction, and completing tasks promptly or notifying the appropriate person with an alternate plan (Sense of urgency)
• Ability to manage up to four standard jobs
• Adapts to and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Displays accuracy and thoroughness in the quality management of their work
• Works well in group situations
• Provides excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests, meeting commitments, and managing difficult or emotional situations
• Exhibits good written communication skills including editing work for spelling and grammar and reading and interpreting written information
• Exhibits excellent verbal communication skills by listening and getting clarification when necessary and responding well to questions
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts

JOB TITLE: SOLAR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.