Project Accountant (MJ Civil)

International Executive Service Corps; Town of Ixonia (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee the financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations.

This role focuses on cost tracking, budgets, and contractual compliance on complex projects. You will partner with project managers to deliver timely forecasts, analyze variances, process contracts and change orders in JDE, manage invoices and payments, and support audit readiness across multiple sites including Ixonia, WI and Iron Mountain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with transferable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
• 1–3 years of MJE experience preferred.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Variance analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

JDE

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 - Ixonia, WI & Iron Mountain, MI)

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 practices
• Proven skill in time management, and balancing multiples projects, scopes and deadlines with precision and efficiency
• Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills including a familiarity Microsoft Office and JDE
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and investigate variances
• ERP/Accounting Software Skills – Familiarity with systems like JDE for contracts, budgets, and purchase orders
• Bachelor Degree with transferable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1-3 years’ MJE experience preferred