Senior Project Accountant

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to capture, analyze and report manufacturing operating costs, including labor, materials, and inventory variance. You will partner with plant operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to improve cost visibility, margins and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years of project cost accounting, a finance or accounting degree, and strong ERP/Bluebeam Excel skills; travel is typically minimal and work is performed in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Required).
• 5+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting (Required).
• Experience with ERP platforms and manufacturing operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory and oversee inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Evaluate and support the implementation of a new manufacturing-oriented ERP system.
• 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.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP platforms

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Payment workflow systems

Job description

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Role Summary

The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for capturing, analyzing and reporting information and data relating to manufacturing operating costs, including labor and materials, gross margin, scrap/waste rates, inventory accuracy, and trends in product lines, customers and sales, for the purposes of: (i) ensuring accurate financial reporting; (ii) controlling manufacturing costs; and (iii) supporting operational decision-making.

This role works closely with plant operations management, supply chain and finance leadership, as well as sales leadership, to improve cost visibility and savings, operating margins, drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen inventory control and accuracy.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT ACCOUNTING FAMILY – CORE

• Identify, develop and implement financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory and oversee inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Evaluate and support the implementation of a new manufacturing-oriented ERP system.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Provides project accounting support for larger, more complex projects.
• Investigates and independently resolves issues related to project accounting data or processes.
• Capable of functioning as owner of special projects from conceptualization through implementation.
• Packages and presents project financial recommendations, along with analysis, to project team leaders.
• May provide mentorship, coaching, oversight, or direct management of other Project Accountants.

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
• 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

• 5+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting (Required)
• Strong proficiency with ERP platforms and manufacturing operating systems, with the ability to leverage technology to support efficient production operations (preferred)
• 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.

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]

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***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.)***

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