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Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago

Senior Accountant - Detroit

Detroit, MI

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to client contractual requirements and managing a high-performing team.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Set up, lead, and implement procedures for mega project ($200MM+) includes complex contract types, joint ventures, speciality building types and national clients

Ensure client contractual requirements are met for billing and A/R, includes client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payments terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance and fee billings and approved staff and/or trade labor billing rates

Create supportive environment to develop high performing team, provide training opportunities, and engage in mentoring

Supervise assistant accountants and accounting clerks, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals utilizing talent management systems

Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensure adherence to contract requirements, GAAP and company policies

Implement and maintain internal project control safeguards

Manage A/P for vendor invoice processing, ensure proper sales and use tax and keep accounts up to date for assigned projects

Manage A/P for subcontractor invoice processing, ensure applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place prior to scheduling payments. Report any subcontractor payment issues to project

Manage month-close process ensure client bills and project costs are posted or accrued

Manage project financial closeout with project. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements are met and agreed by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments

Responsible for cash position reports and communication of potential risks or profitability to project

Coordinate preparation of financial, special analyses, and informational reports for project

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial systemsConstruction industry experienceAnalytic abilitySupervisory experienceProfessional communicationFlexibleCritical thinkingSelf-motivatedAdaptable

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience

Construction industry experience preferred

Supervisory of small team

Strong understanding of accounting principles and company policies

Ability to read and understand financial reports

Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies

Ability to apply critical thinking to manage through complex decisions and judgments

Understand accounting implications of various contract terms

Display actions related to profitability and risk and communicate issues

Exercise independent judgment, identify problems and initiate corrective action

Able to manage competing activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines

Proficient in financial systems, SAP and Textura, advanced MS Excel

Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction in complex environment

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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