Mortenson Construction

Project Operations Accountant

Mortenson Construction$72K — $109K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction accounting
  • Familiarity with percentage of completion accounting and construction contracts
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications like Textura and Oracle
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects
  • Experience in supporting team members effectively

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze construction contract requirements and budget allocations for assigned projects
  • Process receivables to maintain favorable project cash flow and ensure timely payments
  • Handle payables with knowledge of sales and use tax requirements and subcontractor setups
  • Conduct project cost analyses and support financial reporting for the project team
  • Manage labor cost tracking and maintain accurate payroll reports
  • Serve as a liaison to auditors and assist with compliance and inventory procedures
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan with generous matching contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays along with other paid leaves
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to no-cost mental health resources and concierge services
  • Tuition reimbursement program for further education
  • Adoption assistance to support employees' families
  • Discounted gym membership to promote health and wellness
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Operations Accountant for our Phoenix group that will provide accounting, analysis, and financial support to one or more teams overseeing the completion of a construction project. This individual will serve as the key liaison from the Finance and Accounting department to the project team.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review construction contract requirements for assigned projects, utilize contract summaries for daily work, and perform budget allocations as required. Assist with various contract requirements, such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance. Track subcontractor lien waivers if necessary.
  • Process receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus project billings, respond to customer or project manager inquiries, ensure cash receipts are posted correctly, and work with the project team to assure timely payment receipt. May prepare and enter lump sum billings into the system.
  • Process payables with an understanding of sales and use tax requirements, provide new vendor setup information, coordinate payments and daily issuances, set up new subcontracts, process subcontractor applications, review equipment pre-bill reports, and ensure all project costs are processed.
  • Conduct project cost analyses and reporting for the project team and Manager/Supervisor of Project Finance Operations prepare specialized reporting for assigned projects, assist with monthly financial projections, and identify any issues impacting project costs.
  • Understand labor cost components in the project's geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements. Ensure new craft labor team members are in the system, maintain team member files, capture and report hours weekly, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy.
  • Answer general questions on Procore system, represent Mortenson's best interests with project auditors, assist with annual and special audits, and support annual physical inventory procedures.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration. Or equivalent years of experience.
  • Detail orientation and organizational skills sufficient to support multiple concurrent projects
  • Construction-related business exposure helpful; especially knowledge of percentage of completion accounting and construction contracts
  • Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably with construction accounting
  • Experienced supporting many team members
  • Proficiency working in Microsoft Excel, as well as experience with ERP accounting applications like Textura and Oracle
  • Strong working knowledge of basic office equipment
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to be highly organized


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • 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


The base pay range for this role is $72,900-$109,400(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.


About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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