Project Accountant

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with HS

Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Project Accountant will handle billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor and supporting the project team.

Responsibilities include setting up and closing projects, preparing client billings, reconciling payroll hours with billings, and maintaining contract files with a careful eye for accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of cost control and project accounting processes.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced analytical abilities.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and payroll reporting.
• Ability to balance labor hours with billings and prepare journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Report hours for certified payroll for certain projects.
• Balance payroll hours to customer billings.
• Set up, monitor, and close out projects.
• Assist project team with cost information and reporting.
• Research and collect past due receivables.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction project.
• Prepare billings to clients.
• Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivables.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Bill equipment, consumables, and hours to projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tungsten

JDE

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office.

The Project Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team.

What You'll Do:

• Report hours for certain certified payroll job
• Balance payroll hours to customer billings
• Set up, monitor, and close out projects
• Assist project team with cost information and reporting as needed
• Research and collect past due receivables
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction project
• Prepare billings to clients
• Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivables
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Bill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projects
• Other duties and projects as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Requires a high school diploma.
• Experience: A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.
• Skills: A qualified candidate will have the ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities are necessary skills for a substantial amount of contact with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must. Training will be provided on company standards.

Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States.

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That's why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company's culture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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

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