Project Operations Accountant

SUMMARY

Mortenson’s Data Center Solutions Group is currently seeking a Project Operations Accountant 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. This position is based on the project site in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

A few benefits offered include :

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

The base pay range for this role is  $71,000-$107,000(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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ABOUT MORTENSON

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

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