Project Accountant

Talentify; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 in the United States is seeking a Project Accountant who will manage the financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations.

You will work closely with project managers, prepare forecasts, analyze variances, and ensure accurate billing and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, familiarity with GAAP, budgeting/forecasting methods, and JDE; 1–3 years in construction finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance is required.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting methods.
• Experience with construction billing (AIA forms, retainage, etc.).
• Ability to collect and assemble data for financial reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with team members.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and JDE.
• Ability to analyze data and solve complex problems.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of specific projects by tracking costs, budgets, and variances.
• Work with project managers to provide financial advice and support.
• Forecast reports for reasonableness and variance explanations.
• Investigate revenue and profit variances for accurate reporting.
• Oversee input of contracts, cost budgets, change orders, and PO into JDE.
• Process and track invoices, payments, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Monitor AR aged trial balance and assist with past due invoices.
• Coordinate job setups and close-outs timely.
• Assist Project Controller with forecast entries and reporting.
• Support audit information gathering as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Construction industry terminology

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Project Accountant (Various Office Locations Considered!)

We are looking for a talented Project Accountant that has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for financial management of construction projects and providing accounting support to operations.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting methods.
• Knowledge of construction billing (AIA forms, retainage, etc.).
• Ability to collect and assemble data for the development of financial reports.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent computer skills including a familiarity Microsoft Office and JDE.
• Ability to analyze data and solve complex problems.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of construction industry terminology and workflows.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1-3 years financial experience in a construction environment is preferred.

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• 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