Operations Accountant - Infrastructure

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and dividends

Profit sharing bonuses

Health & Dental benefits

Life insurance

LTD and Flex Plan

401(k) with matching

12 paid holidays

3–5 weeks vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking an Operations Accountant to provide comprehensive project accounting support for our infrastructure projects in North America.

You will oversee transactional accounting, billings, cost tracking, and AR management while ensuring compliance with company policies and project contracts. This role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong communication within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting or a related field.
• 5 - 7 years relevant accounting experience.
• 1 or more years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate moderate to strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Project Accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrate good Technical accounting proficiency in billing and cost accounting.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Heavy Manufacturing Industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel,ERP systems, SAPpreferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of UAT testing for systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and management/cost accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the general transactional accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end procedures are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage administration of subtrade contracts in adherence with policy.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and completion of owner progress billings, including change orders, per contract.
• Review timekeeping process and LEMS reporting to ensure timely delivery and compliance with union agreements and labor standards.
• Manage accounts receivable collections and support AR reporting and dispute resolutions.
• Support project input for weekly cash flow forecasts for branches/business units.
• Ensure adherence to government, provincial/state regulations, and taxes at the project level.
• Maintain internal controls and document accounting processes; identify improvements.

Education

Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Grahamis an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Finance Controller, the Operations Accountant is accountable for providing all aspects of accounting support for a project or group of projects. The individual is responsible for ensuring that project accounting processes and controls are being adhered to, in accordance with company policies and procedures, to ensure clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant project financial information on a timely basis.

As an Operational Accountant at Graham, you will:

• Ensure the general transactional accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end procedures are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with deadlines.
• Responsible for the administration of subtrade contracts in adherence with company policy.
• Responsible for the accurate reconciliation and completion of owner progress billings (including change orders), ensuring complete, accurate and timely billings, in accordance with the contract.
• Review and direct the timekeeping process and LEMS reporting, to ensure complete, timely delivery that is in-line with owner requirements, and compliant with union agreements and labor standards.
• Manage accounts receivable collections and support AR reporting and resolutions of disputes and timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Support and provide project input for consolidated branch/business unit weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure adhered to government, Provincial/State regulations, and taxes to ensure compliance at the Project level.
• Ensure adherence to documented accounting processes and evaluates and recommends improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate an awareness of Governance and Compliance frameworks and maintains effective internal controls.
• Support the deliverables for audit work requirements (external & client) for projects.
• Review and understand JV/Project contract terms and conditions in relation to project setup, billing requirements, costing, tax compliance, and labor standards/rates.
• Support Operations for Contract Management and Administration including: New Entity/JV/Project setups for AR, billing, and costing.
• Examine and review project cost reports to ensure costs are accurately allocated to projects, prepares job cost analysis, and identifies and communicates any cost overruns/anomalies.
• Prepare accounts receivables, subtrade, and change order reconciliations.
• Contribute to management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for projects as required.
• Provide monthly project cost reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting or a related field.
• 5 - 7 years relevant accounting experience.
• 1 or more years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate moderate to strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Project Accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrate good Technical accounting proficiency in billing and cost accounting.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Heavy Manufacturing Industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel,ERP systems, SAPpreferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of UAT testing for systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and management/cost accounting systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
• Professional and career development opportunities

What we can offer you:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success. Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canada and the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, and Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture built on commitment, integrity, and reliability.