Project Accountant

JE Dunn Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Tempe is seeking a Project Accountant to perform basic to intermediate accounting duties for assigned projects, including transactional accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting to support the operations team. You will prepare cost analyses, manage owner billings, review pay applications, and assist with month-end reconciliations and audits.

Strong Excel and ERP skills, plus construction knowledge, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in construction or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and ERP/payments workflows.
• Experience with cost accounting and owner billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine and analyze project cost accounting records and reports.
• Manage cost transfers to accurately record job costs.
• Assist project team with KPIs interpretation.
• Prepare owner billing monthly, interim, or milestone per contract.
• Review and compile back-up for owner billings.
• Oversee trade partner pay applications and check billings for accuracy.
• Support month-end reconciliations and unbilled reports.
• Provide analysis on project status and performance as needed.
• Assist in project audits and final close when costs are billed and collected.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP systems

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Role Summary

The Project Accountant will be responsible for performing basic to intermediate level accounting duties of assigned project(s), including transactional accounting and complex invoicing, as well as analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to support the operations team of the assigned project(s). All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT ACCOUNTING FAMILY – CORE

• Prepares, examines and analyzes project cost accounting records and reports.
• Performs any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity.
• Assists project team with interpreting financial key performance indicators.
• Prepares owner billing in compliance with the terms and conditions of the owner contract, on a monthly, interim or milestone basis.
• Compiles all required back-up documentation for owner billings.
• Oversees the processing of trade partner pay applications timely and provides initial review for mechanical accuracy of the billings.
• Monitors status of owner payment for compliance with contract terms and follow up as needed.
• Assists with month-end reconciliation, including unbilled reports.
• Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed.
• Assists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.
• Assists Project Manager in closing projects and contracts once project is complete and all costs are billed and collected.
• Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are complete and ready to close.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and establishes appropriate documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and payment workflow systems.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revue.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards.
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.
• Ability to articulate issues in the ERP system to the IT team.
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Listening skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently, within 24 hours.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Typically travel is not required
• Normal office environment or jobsite office
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)