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Mortenson · 2 months ago

Senior Project Operations Accountant

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $126K/yr

7+ years exp

Mortenson's Data Center Solutions Team is currently seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant who will provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to a project team. The ideal candidate will perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

AccountingProject AccountingOracleMicrosoft ExcelProcoreJob costingOrganizedEffective communicationActive listeningDetail-orientedThrive under pressure

Required

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, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behavior

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and pressurized environment

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

Mortenson

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Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.

Founded in 1954

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees