Construction Project Accountant: Forecast, Budget & Reporting

Talentify; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations. You will track costs, budgets and variances, partner with project managers, and prepare forecasting and financial reporting.

Location involves occasional travel to Chesterton, IN; base may be Downers Grove with multiple locations considered. Requires GAAP knowledge and a Bachelor's in business, accounting, or finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance is required.
• 1-3 years financial experience in a construction environment is preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of specific projects by tracking costs, handling budgets, and analyzing budget-vs-actual variances.
• Work closely with project managers to provide financial advice and support.
• Prepare customer required financial reporting and forecasting.
• Analyze, interpret and assist with monthly project forecast reports for reasonableness.
• Investigate project revenue and profit variances to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Oversee and assist with input of contracts, cost budgets, change orders, and purchase orders into JDE.
• Process and track invoices, payments and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable aged trial balance and assist operations with past due invoices.
• Process job set ups and close outs timely.
• Coordinate and oversee weekly craft employee time submission for accuracy.
• Assist Project Controller with financial deliverables varying from forecast entry, change order reporting, forecast variance explanations, etc.
• Ensure adherence to revenue risk controls.
• Compile information for internal and external audit, as required.
• Headquartered in Downer's Grove (Other MJE Office Locations Considered), with occasional travel to Chesterton, IN.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Data collection & reporting

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

1-3 years construction experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations. You will track costs, budgets and variances, partner with project managers, and prepare forecasting and financial reporting.

Location involves occasional travel to Chesterton, IN; base may be Downers Grove with multiple locations considered. Requires GAAP knowledge and a Bachelor's in business, accounting, or finance.