Employment Opportunities

The Accent Group is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager:
Serving the tri-state area for over 35 years. The Accent Group has been specializing in roofing, siding, decking, and façade restoration services for residential and commercial properties in the tri-state area since 1994. Headquartered in Nutley, New Jersey, the Accent Group offers a wide range of construction services.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer you will help manage and offer guidance as an industry expert on several projects simultaneously including all areas of the Company which include siding, roofing, decks and facades. You will be required to track and create change orders, material field measurements and project material lists. Coordinate subcontractors on all preconstruction tasks. Assist all onsite supervisors with expert clarification of issues and provide solutions. Other tasks include expert assistance on: submittals, close out documents, client meetings, change orders and estimating for change orders, subcontractor invoice review/approval, additional unit cost invoicing, AIA preparation for accounting, and RFI’s.
To qualify for this role, you must have:

• A valid and clean driver’s license
• 5+ years of management experience in all construction areas including siding, roofing, decks and facades projects is required
• Strong understanding and implementation of construction best business practices as it relates to areas of our business
• General understanding of waterproofing, flashing and all waterproofing products installation
• Ability to read Engineering blue prints and specifications
• Ability to compile the materials list for various construction projects
• Track and document all changes of a project
• Manage and schedule teams for projects

If you are interested in joining this growing organization, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to hr@the-accentgroup.com. Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered.

The Accent Group is currently recruiting for a Roofing Site Supervisor:
In this position you will manage all daily aspects of a roofing project with regards to material, subcontractors, and following specifications. This position performs attic inspections from the roof, tracks extra unit costs, and communicate with Engineers, Homeowners, and Property Managers. To qualify for this role you must have:

• A valid and clean driver’s license
• 2-5 years’ experience with low slope and/or steep slope roofing
• Ability to read Engineering blue prints and specifications

The Accent Group is currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant:
Job responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following items:

• Preparing all AIA’s and non AIA jobs from start to finish on Capital projects as required. This will include reviewing the contract initially to ensure all items are captured on the initially when billing on an AIA or prior to generating any invoices. Adding any change orders and extras as they occur during any project. Preparing all invoices related to each AIA submitted to the engineers during the project as well as following up with the engineer to ensure all changes were approved and submitted to management for payment.
• Preparing all the billing for the painting and maintenance divisions in a timely manner when received. Ensure the accuracy of the billing as compared to the signed proposals as well as ensure accuracy of time and material projects. Do a profitability analysis of all projects prior to submitting invoices to management for payment. Any questions related to accuracy of billing should be discussed with project manager and office staff. All time and material billing should be reviewed and approved by management. Filing of all billing folders once completed properly and in a timely manner.
• Input Maintenance Sub PO’s and all Journal entries into QuickBooks.
• Close out all Maintenance PO’s when jobs are completed in QuickBooks.
• All invoicing and job profitability for The Accent Group operations.
• After performing job profitability, any job under the final bid or estimate percentage should be reviewed by upper management before finalizing the invoicing.
• Maintain all project folders and binders in QuickBooks.
• Assist in any audits that we maybe required to work as they arise.
• Accounts receivable collections for all client accounts to be addressed in a timely manner to ensure the receivables remain current throughout the month.
• Reconciling account balances and bank statements.
• Prepare Ad hoc reports and information that maybe requested by upper management as well as the outside accounting firm and fellow employees.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Knowledge of the construction industry, budget, and construction-related experience is required
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks (Desktop), AIA, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• Strong organizational skills
  • Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management.
  • Interpersonal skills - courteous, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people.

The Accent Group is currently recruiting for a Project Manager- Painting Division
Serving the tri-state area for over 35 years. The Accent Group has been specializing in construction, restoration and painting services for residential and commercial properties in the tri-state area since 1979. Headquartered in Nutley, New Jersey, the Accent Group offers a wide range of services like interior and exterior painting, window replacements, deck installation/refinishing, roofing, siding and masonry services.
Job responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following items:

• Schedule, coordinate and manage painting projects once awarded until completed and provide weekly project updates to management.
• Ensure tidiness of staging areas, scopes of work are being followed, work is being performed in a professional and satisfactory manner, and any special instructions from management are being followed.
• Inspect buildings as projects progress and offer/complete walkthroughs with management upon project completion.
• Identify potential issues and ensure timely decisions are made.
• Communicate with management regarding project delays, issues, and useful project information.
• Assist with proposals when possible. Includes measuring buildings, counting decks, meeting on site and consulting with subcontractors.
• Customer Service – Meet with managers on site. Communicate and be responsive via email.

Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and subcontractors.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, dependable, and reliable.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful project management experience or exterior painting experience.
• Experience in and ability to prepare project estimates and assist in the preparation of proposals.