Senior Construction Accountant: Budget & Compliance

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to manage accounting duties for the Development department, including revenue controls, accounts payable and receivable, and general accounting. You will work with the Director of Construction Accounting to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of accounting experience in large-scale projects, strong Excel skills, and experience with GAAP, cost reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience on large projects > $100M.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close, GL reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor budgets, review progress with management and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain project records for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Review pay applications and process contractor payments.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal/external audits.
• Communicate financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Compliance & control

Advanced Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera

Expedition

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

With direction from the Director of Construction Accounting, the Senior Construction Accountant completes the accounting duties for the Development department including but not limited to revenue controls, accounts payable, general accounting, collections and accounts receivable

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures
• Assist the Director of Construction Accounting in monitoring project budgets and meeting with operating management to review budget adherence/results/progress, etc.
• Maintain project record and files ensuring the correct storage and retention of all project documentation with particular reference to its security and relevance to future projects or financial audit
• Review contractors pay applications and process for payment as appropriate
• Interact with contractors to ascertain/communicate necessary financial information
• Maintain construction costs reports and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously
• Ensure regulatory and Company compliance; work with external and internal auditors to provide information as required
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discretely notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations
• Ensure prompt and discrete notification to management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations
  
  

Qualifications

• Month-End Close: Perform complex general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Analytical Skills: Identifying cost overruns and risks.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensuring precise documentation.
• Communication: Explaining financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Compliance & Control: Manage subcontractor compliance, lien waivers and adherence to GAAP.
• Adhere to strict reporting deadlines
• Simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects
• Demonstrate extreme attention to detail
• Excel in a fast-paced environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree and three or more years of experience in an accounting role handling projects in excess of $100 million and above or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Construction Accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required
• Primavera and Expedition construction software experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in job costing, percent complete (progress) billing, progress payments, change order process, RPC’s, lien releases, insurance certificates and purchasing process required
  
  

Additional Details

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The working conditions found are those typically found in an indoor, climate controlled office environment and are usually quiet.