Sr Project Accountant

Wanzek; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

MasTec Renewables, part of MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure, seeks a senior project accountant to lead financial administration across renewables projects. You will manage budgets, accruals, change orders, and POC reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout project lifecycles.

You will collaborate with operations, project controls, and corporate accounting to optimize financial processes, drive improvements, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant work experience.
• Seven+ years of related accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or financial reporting experience, preferably in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead import of approved budgets into the ERP system after auditing estimates, approvals, and supporting documentation for control compliance and accuracy.
• Review, validate, and interface approved change orders, including updates to revenue overrides in Viewpoint for UCOs, ensuring compliance with contract and revenue recognition requirements
• Prepare and analyze month-end cost reports, identify key variances or risks, and provide explanations for management reporting, project reviews, and audit support
• Export cost detail, variance, and notes reports for historical reference and audit support
• Serve as a primary project accounting resource for the monthly corporate POC analysis and POCCAL reporting process, including research and resolution of complex questions
• Prepare and review accrual calculation workbooks, evaluate reasonableness of estimates, coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate entry of accruals into the system
• Monitor compliance, completeness, and timeliness of accrual submittals; maintain audit-ready support; and elevate unresolved issues or control concerns as appropriate
• Calculate project-related prepaid expenses from Power BI and ERP data and enter adjustments
• Review and approve monthly payroll accruals for Wind, Solar, and BESS
• Support Renewable Services monthly payroll accruals as needed
• Prepare warranty and indirect cost allocations
• Provide evidence for contract values, change orders, and system controls including Segregation of Duties (SOD) reviews
• Lead or facilitate quarterly UCO analysis meetings, prepare supporting analysis, document follow-up actions, and coordinate requirements with corporate teams
• Report non-cancelable commitments for quarterly disclosures
• Track Project Management Incentive Program (PMIP) for compliance and accrual alongside project controls
• Set up projects in the system per the job setup form provided by operations
• Monitor phase codes and lock as necessary to avoid cost bleeding after completion
• Monitor purchase order (PO) closeout, equipment usage, and call-offs through project wind-down
• Monitor final costs with project teams to determine when jobs can be closed in the system
• Support ERP testing, conference room pilot activities, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives by providing project accounting subject matter expertise
• May require some travel to project sites
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Primavera

InEight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Viewpoint

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Responsible for leading project financial administration, cost reporting, accruals, system controls, and accounting compliance for the Renewables portfolio. This role serves as a senior financial partner to operations, project controls, corporate accounting, and finance teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of project financial data throughout the full project lifecycle, from setup and budget loading through project closeout. The position provides advanced support for financial reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, change order management, accrual processes, audit requirements, process improvements, and resolution of complex project accounting matters.

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Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the import of approved budgets into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system after auditing estimates, approvals, and supporting documentation for control compliance and accuracy

• Review, validate, and interface approved change orders, including updates to revenue overrides in Viewpoint for Unapproved Change Orders (UCOs), ensuring compliance with contract and revenue recognition requirements

• Prepare and analyze month-end cost reports, identify key variances or risks, and provide explanations for management reporting, project reviews, and audit support

• Export cost detail, variance, and notes reports for historical reference and audit support

• Serve as a primary project accounting resource for the monthly corporate Percentage of Completion (POC) analysis and Percentage of Completion Calculation (POCCAL) reporting process, including research and resolution of complex questions

• Prepare and review accrual calculation workbooks, evaluate reasonableness of estimates, coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate entry of accruals into the system

• Monitor compliance, completeness, and timeliness of accrual submittals; maintain audit-ready support; and elevate unresolved issues or control concerns as appropriate

• Calculate project-related prepaid expenses from Power BI and ERP data and enter adjustments

• Review and approve monthly payroll accruals for Wind, Solar, and BESS

• Support Renewable Services monthly payroll accruals as needed

• Prepare warranty and indirect cost allocations

• Provide evidence for contract values, change orders, and system controls including Segregation of Duties (SOD) reviews

• Lead or facilitate quarterly UCO analysis meetings, prepare supporting analysis, document follow-up actions, and coordinate requirements with corporate teams

• Report non-cancelable commitments for quarterly disclosures

• Track Project Management Incentive Program (PMIP) for compliance and accrual alongside project controls

• Set up projects in the system per the job setup form provided by operations

• Monitor phase codes and lock as necessary to avoid cost bleeding after completion

• Monitor purchase order (PO) closeout, equipment usage, and call-offs through project wind-down

• Monitor final costs with project teams to determine when jobs can be closed in the system

• Support ERP testing, conference room pilot activities, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives by providing project accounting subject matter expertise

• May require some travel to project sites

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant work experience

• Seven+ years of related accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or financial reporting experience, preferably in a project-based environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Primavera, InEight and/or other related performance related software

• Advanced understanding of project accounting concepts, cost controls, accruals, change orders, contract values, and percentage-of-completion accounting

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage simultaneous priorities, meet deadlines, and drive follow-through across cross-functional stakeholders

• Exceptional team building skills and ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Solution oriented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and resolve complex project accounting assignments with sound judgment and attention to internal controls

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing guidance, support, and issue resolution to less experienced team members or project stakeholders

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $0-$0 / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care

• Bonus Eligible

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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