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Senior Project Operations Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
View More Jobs Senior Project Operations Accountant Minneapolis, MN, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Senior Project Operations Accountant SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to a project team, and perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement construction contract requirements for larger and/or more complex projects, utilizing contract summaries to oversee project budget, approved change orders, and budget transfers Perform budget allocations ensuring conformity with contract terms, and assist project manager in preparing monthly financial projections, including potential cost issues Provide assistance in complying with contract requirements such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance Process and/or supervise receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus or GMP contract billings, and ensure timely posting of cash receipts Work with project team to assure timely payment receipt and elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed Process and/or supervise payables with accurate application of sales and use tax requirements, set up new vendors, coordinate payments, and process subcontractor applications Ensure all project costs (equipment, material, supplies, misc.) are processed, and conduct project cost analyses and reporting for project team and leadership Understand and identify factors impacting project costs, assist with financial and specialized reporting, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy Understand labor cost components in the project's geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements Answer general system questions, represent Mortenson's interests with project auditors, and assist with annual and special audits as necessaryQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in Project Accounting Minimum seven years of accounting experience, with at least two years in construction or manufacturing preferred Experience with Oracle, job costing, and large projects is a plus Strong understanding of complex construction business concepts Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Oracle Cloud, and Procore Effective communication and active listening skills across diverse organizational levels and backgrounds Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behavior Ability to thrive in a dynamic and pressurized environment A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program The base pay range for this role is $85,300- $128,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL
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