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Project Accountant

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 1w ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Accountant/Senior Project Accountant

Department: Accounting

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE

The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant performs financial functions related to assigned construction projects including billing, expense tracking, budget management and providing accurate financial data. This role involves close collaboration with the Accounting Team, Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders. Performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (For Project Accountant and Senior Project Accountant)

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Bill jobs (progress billings and/or complete) as turned in by Project Managers (PM)
Create new job numbers for Project Managers
Enter new jobs, budgets, labor rate, and other data into Spectrum
Review and update Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and Overview Reports for all assigned Project Managers’ jobs.
Attend CSR meetings with the PM CFO, Business Unit Leader, and other management
Provide contractor tax statements for jobs when required
Assist in the audit of any jobs, as needed
Assist in the annual financial audit, as needed

Senior Project Accountant- meets all requirements of Project Accountant above and:

Lead or assist others with special projects
Assist in covering workloads for open positions or during employee absences
Perform continuous process review and improvement through innovative thinking
Provide mentorship to new Project Accountants
Train Project Accountants (new employees and all employees when processes change)
Complete assigned Learning Management System (LMS) courses, Strength Finders Assessment and Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers (LTM)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Two-year Accounting degree or a minimum of two (2) years equivalent experience
Experience in construction accounting (job cost) preferred
Knowledge of sales and use taxes preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft applications Outlook, Excel, Word required

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strong analytical skills
Ability to recognize patterns and small inconsistencies
Strong time management skills
High degree of self-motivation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt quickly to new processes
Commitment to ethical integrity
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Laptop Computer
Accounting software

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

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