Staff Accountant

MWH; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

AD&D and life insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, seeks a Staff Accountant to support operations from our Corporate Headquarters in Broomfield, CO.

Responsibilities include month-end close, GL reconciliations, tax filings, and audit support, with opportunities to work on JV and international project accounting and system projects.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of GAAP and IFRS financial statements.
• Experience with external audit support.
• Construction and Engineering experience is preferred.
• Advance Excel functionality preferred.
• Prior CMIC experience helpful.
• Exposure to sales/use tax or budgeting/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support the month end close and monthly reporting process, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations and trial balance reviews.
• Prepare state and federal property and sales/use tax filings.
• Support annual and interim financial statement audit requests, including external audit support.
• Prepare Joint Venture and/or international project accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Utilize accounting systems to support variety of business/reporting needs.
• Contribute to special projects related to controls, system implementations, or business process reviews.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

CMIC

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to support company operations from our Corporate Headquarters office in Broomfield, Colorado.

Essential Functions

• Support the month end close and monthly reporting process. This includes journal entries, account analysis, and bringing forth proactive ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations and trial balance reviews.
• Prepare and file state and federal property and sales and use tax filings.
• Support annual and interim financial statement audit requests, including external audit support.
• Prepare Joint Venture and/or international project accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Utilize accounting systems to support variety of business / reporting needs.
• Additional special projects related to controls or system implementations or business process reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work both as part of a team, and to analyze and act independently
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other normal business applications, knowledge of pivot tables and advanced excel functionality preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and/or IFRS financial statements
• Experience with external audit support
• Construction and Engineering experience
• Advance Excel functionality preferred
• Prior experience with CMIC, including maintenance of sub-ledgers
• Exposure to other areas such as Sales/Use tax or Budget/Forecasting

Compensation:

• $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and energy. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.