Senior Project Accountant

Hermanson Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus

401k retirement plan with Company Matching

Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO)

Disability income protection

Employee and dependent life insurance

Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading mechanical construction firm in Kent, WA is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to provide financial support and collaborate with project teams to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project accounting within the construction industry, a strong understanding of GAAP, and exceptional Excel skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package with bonuses, 401(k) matching, and various employee benefits, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project accountant experience in the construction industry.
• Understanding of GAAP and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Business Unit Financial Statement reports and project risks.
• Collaborate with project managers on financial status reviews.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior accountants.

Skills

Customer service

Project financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal relationship skills

Accounting software navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

Responsibilities

The Role

The Senior Project Accountant works in collaboration with the Finance Team and Business Unit Leaders, while guided by Hermanson Purpose & Values, the Sr Project Accountant advises on all finance related activities while providing excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. This role serves as a proactive strategic partner focused on leveraging the contract to maximize profitability for each Business Unit, and ensuring that all financial reporting is consistent, accurate and timely. They anticipate risks and seek to proactively minimize the impact of these risks and provide leadership and mentorship to the rest of the accounting team.

• Analyzes Business Unit Financial Statement reports Work In Progress schedule detailing project risks and related financial statement impacts.
• Actively works with project managers and participates in monthly financial project status (ECAC) review.
• Participates in final ECAC to ensure project is ready for financial closeout in the accounting system.
• Participates in contract review process offering strategic recommendations to maximize profitability and mitigate risk.
• Participates in project handoff from sales team to construction team, communicates billing necessities to project team, and facilitates accounting role/responsibility to project team.
• Reviews and strategizes with team on responses to all project audits to maximize profitability and minimize risks.
• Communicates to project team, and Business Group Leaders for any late paying projects, or at-risk accounts.
• Actively reviews project COP log and strategizes with project team to mitigate risk.
• Actively reviews project CPM, 3/6 week look ahead, labor projections – is sensitive to project changes that will impact budgets, and billings.
• Manages project compliance with assistance from the Enterprise Compliance Specialist.
• Actively works with the Finance Team to develop, review and update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides Leadership/Mentorship for the Project Accountants and Assistant PA’s through actively involving them in discussions and training that foster growth and development.
• Assist with other duties throughout the Project Accounting team as needed

Accountabilities & KPIs

• Net over/under billings
• Average Days Sales Outstanding
• Consistency in billings
• Consistency in project setup

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the areas mentioned above, having successfully performed the project accountant duties for more than 5 years.
• An understanding of GAAP and the ability to create and understand Business Unit financial statements
• Familiarity with contract language and able to strategize on using the contract as a tool to maximize profitability.
• A detailed understanding of construction industry terms.
• Treats internal and external partners with strong customer service.
• Exceptional organization and administrative skills.
• High level of initiative and a desire and ability to grow and learn quickly.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to navigate databases, enterprise systems and online content with ease.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is preferable.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Embodies the Hermanson Company Purpose, Core Values and the Five Behaviors of Highly Effective Teams. Has a can-do attitude and works well on a team.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to build confidence and respect from others through partnering skills, furthering the purpose of the Finance team.
• Professional appearance, conduct, and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience--this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience

Education

• Bachelors degree in accounting preferred, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• 401k retirement plan including 3.75% Company Matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• In-House company training program
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity

Hermanson company LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Benefits found in job post

401(k), Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance