Project Accountant

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is seeking a Project Accountant to support budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for assigned projects. This role partners with project managers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

You will analyze project performance, prepare reports, and oversee billing and reconciliations, contributing to informed decision-making and project success across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project accounting or related financial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial liaison for assigned projects with accurate reporting.
• Oversee project accounting including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking costs.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on project performance per accounting standards.
• Manage project billing and reconciliations.
• Analyze costs, identify variances, and explain them to stakeholders.
• Support operational decision-making with financial data.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Accounting software

Job description

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.
At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About This Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.
Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.
Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!
The Project Accountant manages the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role partners closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, analyze financial performance, and deliver actionable insights to support project success.

What You'll Do

Financial Management & Reporting

• Serve as the financial liaison for assigned projects, supporting Project Management with accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee project accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actual costs against budgets.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on project performance in alignment with accounting standards.
• Manage project-related billing processes and perform reconciliations.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze project costs, identify variances, and provide detailed explanations to stakeholders.
• Compile and evaluate financial data to support operational decision-making.
• Perform return-on-investment analyses for capital expenditures and provide recommendations.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all project financial activities adhere to company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and improve project accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Risk Management

• Identify financial risks associated with projects and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Communicate with customers regarding billing, costs, and audit requests.
• Represent the organization professionally, upholding high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to perform due diligence and assess financial risk.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of financial accounting concepts and methodologies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in project accounting or a related financial role.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.