JE Dunn Construction · 2 weeks ago
Project Accountant, Mission Critical
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expJE Dunn Construction is a company that has been successful for over 100 years by focusing on hiring inspired people and providing them with challenging work. The Project Accountant will be responsible for performing basic to intermediate accounting duties for assigned projects, including transactional accounting, complex invoicing, and preparing financial reports to support the operations team.
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Responsibilities
Prepares, examines and analyzes project cost accounting records and reports
Performs any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity
Assists project team with interpreting financial key performance indicators
Prepares owner billing in compliance with the terms and conditions of the owner contract, on a monthly, interim or milestone basis
Compiles all required back-up documentation for owner billings
Oversees the processing of trade partner pay applications timely and provides initial review for mechanical accuracy of the billings
Monitors status of owner payment for compliance with contract terms and follow up as needed
Assists with month-end reconciliation, including unbilled reports
Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed
Assists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors
Assists Project Manager in closing projects and contracts once project is complete and all costs are billed and collected
Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are complete and ready to close
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and establishes appropriate documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (Required)
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Basic understanding of construction contracts
Communication skills, verbal and written
Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills
Proficiency with ERP and payment workflow systems
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revue
Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to articulate issues in the ERP system to the IT team
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Organizational skills
Listening skills
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently, within 24 hours
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Preferred
2+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting
Company
JE Dunn Construction
J. E. Dunn Construction Group is a privately-owned construction company engaging in the commercial construction industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Dunn
Director of Field Operations
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