Project Accountant

International Executive Service Corps; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity protection

Employee discounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for construction projects and provide accounting support to operations. This role ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across assigned projects.

You will work closely with project managers, handle contracts and change orders in JDE, and assist with monthly forecasts, variances, and audit preparation. A degree in business, accounting, or finance is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and forecasting methods.
• Experience with construction billing and AIA forms.
• Ability to collect data and develop financial reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail oriented with solid time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial health of projects by tracking costs and budgets.
• Provide financial advice to project managers and teams.
• Prepare monthly forecast reports and variance explanations.
• Investigate revenue and profit variances for accurate reporting.
• Enter contracts, budgets, change orders, and POs into JDE.
• Process invoices, payments and change orders timely.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Monitor AR aging and assist with past-due invoices.
• Coordinate job set ups and closeouts in a timely manner.
• Oversee weekly craft labor time submissions for accuracy.
• Support Project Controller with forecasts and variance reporting.
• Ensure adherence to revenue risk controls and audits.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Budgets

Forecasting

Construction billing

Data collection

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Industry terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

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

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