Hybrid Project Operations Accountant

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 1:

Paid time off, holidays, and other abs

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disab

No-Cost mental health tool and concier

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an Associate Project Operations Accountant to provide accounting, financial and administrative support to Project Accountants and project teams on construction initiatives in Minneapolis.

The role assists with daily project accounting activities, billing, and cost tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions. A degree in accounting/finance and 1 year of related experience are preferred, with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in accounting/finance or related field
• Minimum one year of finance or administrative support experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Accountants with daily support to project teams
• Process subcontractor AFPs regularly
• Prepare project billings and back-up support
• Print back-up support for cost-plus billings
• Ensure cash receipts are posted to the correct invoice
• Track subcontractor lien waivers for select projects
• Obtain invoice back-up for sales and use tax filings
• Support project audits and pull back-up for audits
• Perform basic accounting functions
• Set up new subcontracts and vendor information
• Coordinate payments and daily check issuances
• Research and respond to Accounts Payable questions
• Enter project billings for lump sum billings
• Set up new team member information and upload weekly payroll
• Provide excellent customer service
• Build and maintain solid working relationships
• Contribute positively to the team

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational and multi‑tâs

Effective communication and active lis

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks an Associate Project Operations Accountant to provide accounting, financial and administrative support to Project Accountants and project teams on construction initiatives in Minneapolis.

The role assists with daily project accounting activities, billing, and cost tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions. A degree in accounting/finance and 1 year of related experience are preferred, with MS Office proficiency.