Project Accountant

Baker Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial functions related to construction projects, including billing and budget tracking. Candidates should have an accounting degree and experience in construction accounting. The role involves collaboration with various teams and offers a competitive salary in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of sales and use taxes preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Bill jobs as instructed by Project Managers.
• Create and enter new jobs, budgets, and data.
• Attend meetings for Contract Status Reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Two-year Accounting degree

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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PURPOSE

The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant performs financial functions related to assigned construction projects including billing, expense tracking, budget management and providing accurate financial data. This role involves close collaboration with the Accounting Team, Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders. Performs other related work as required.

PURPOSE

The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant performs financial functions related to assigned construction projects including billing, expense tracking, budget management and providing accurate financial data. This role involves close collaboration with the Accounting Team, Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders. Performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (For Project Accountant and Senior Project Accountant)

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Bill jobs (progress billings and/or complete) as turned in by Project Managers (PM)
• Create new job numbers for Project Managers
• Enter new jobs, budgets, labor rate, and other data into Spectrum
• Review and update Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and Overview Reports for all assigned Project Managers’ jobs.
• Attend CSR meetings with the PM CFO, Business Unit Leader, and other management
• Provide contractor tax statements for jobs when required
• Assist in the audit of any jobs, as needed
• Assist in the annual financial audit, as needed
  
  

Senior Project Accountant- meets all requirements of Project Accountant above and :

• Lead or assist others with special projects
• Assist in covering workloads for open positions or during employee absences
• Perform continuous process review and improvement through innovative thinking
• Provide mentorship to new Project Accountants
• Train Project Accountants (new employees and all employees when processes change)
• Complete assigned Learning Management System (LMS) courses, Strength Finders Assessment and Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers (LTM)
  
  

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Two-year Accounting degree or a minimum of two (2) years equivalent experience
• Experience in construction accounting (job cost) preferred
• Knowledge of sales and use taxes preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications Outlook, Excel, Word required
  
  

Mental And Physical Competencies Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to recognize patterns and small inconsistencies
• Strong time management skills
• High degree of self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes
• Commitment to ethical integrity
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
  
  

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Laptop Computer
• Accounting software
  
  

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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