Senior Project Operations Accountant

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant to provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to project teams. The role entails ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, interacting with staff at all levels, and handling complex cost analysis in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction accounting, proficiency with Oracle Cloud and Procore, and a track record of managing project costs and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance or related field
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience, with at least two in construction or manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Oracle, job costing, and large projects is a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Oracle Cloud, and Procore

Responsibilities

• Implement construction contract requirements for larger and/or more complex projects, overseeing budget, change orders, and budget transfers
• Prepare monthly financial projections with project managers and identify potential cost issues
• Assist with certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and project insurance maintenance
• Process and supervise receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow and timely postings

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Adaptability

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Procore

Excel

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to a project team, and perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement construction contract requirements for larger and/or more complex projects, utilizing contract summaries to oversee project budget, approved change orders, and budget transfers
• Perform budget allocations ensuring conformity with contract terms, and assist project manager in preparing monthly financial projections, including potential cost issues
• Provide assistance in complying with contract requirements such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance
• Process and/or supervise receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus or GMP contract billings, and ensure timely posting of cash receipts
• Work with project team to assure timely payment receipt and elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed
• Process and/or supervise payables with accurate application of sales and use tax requirements, set up new vendors, coordinate payments, and process subcontractor applications
• Ensure all project costs (equipment, material, supplies, misc.) are processed, and conduct project cost analyses and reporting for project team and leadership
• Understand and identify factors impacting project costs, assist with financial and specialized reporting, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy
• Understand labor cost components in the project's geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements
• Answer general system questions, represent Mortenson's interests with project auditors, and assist with annual and special audits as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in Project Accounting
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience, with at least two years in construction or manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Oracle, job costing, and large projects is a plus
• Strong understanding of complex construction business concepts
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Oracle Cloud, and Procore
• Effective communication and active listening skills across diverse organizational levels and backgrounds
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affinitive Action, and inclusive behavior
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and pressurized environment

A Few Benefits Offered Include

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role

is $85,300 - $128,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.