Project Operations Accountant

Description

• Process payables with an understanding of sales and use tax requirements, provide new vendor setup information, coordinate payments and daily issuances, set up new subcontracts, process subcontractor applications, review equipment pre-bill reports, and ensure all project costs are processed.
• Review construction contract requirements for assigned projects, utilize contract summaries for daily work, and perform budget allocations as required. Assist with various contract requirements, such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance. Track subcontractor lien waivers if necessary.
• Understand labor cost components in the project’s geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements. Ensure new craft labor team members are in the system, maintain team member files, capture and report hours weekly, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy.
• Conduct project cost analyses and reporting for the project team and Manager/Supervisor of Project Finance Operations prepare specialized reporting for assigned projects, assist with monthly financial projections, and identify any issues impacting project costs.
• Process receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus project billings, respond to customer or project manager inquiries, ensure cash receipts are posted correctly, and work with the project team to assure timely payment receipt. May prepare and enter lump sum billings into the system.
• Answer general questions on PCIM policy or system, represent Mortenson’s best interests with project auditors, assist with annual and special audits, and support annual physical inventory procedures.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of basic office equipment
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Excel, as well as experience with ERP accounting applications like Textura and Oracle
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in the job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Experienced supporting many team members
• Detail orientation and organizational skills sufficient to support multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• Construction-related business exposure helpful; especially knowledge of percentage of completion accounting and construction contracts
• Ability to be highly organized
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably with construction accounting

Benefits

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Dental plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance