Senior Project Operations Accountant 

SUMMARY 

Mortenson’s Solar Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to a project team, and perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Understand and implement the construction contract requirements larger and/or more complex projects

Utilize the contract summary in relation to scope and areas of work: oversee project budget, approved change orders, and budget transfersPerform budget allocations for any project, ensuring allocations conform with contract termsAssist the project manager in preparing monthly financial projections, including potential cost issues that may impact forecasted costs and profitabilityProvide assistance in complying with various other contract requirements, i.e., certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, or providing necessary information to maintain insurance for the project

Process and/or supervise receivables processing to result in a favorable project cash flow

Prepare cost-plus or cost-plus GMP contract billings, ensuring all allowable costs are billed in a timely mannerEnsure cash receipts are posted to the correct invoiceWork with the project team to assure timely payment receiptElevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed

Process and/or supervise payables processing with an accurate application of the sales and use tax requirements for the jurisdiction of the project

Provide new vendor set-up information, coordinate payments, and daily issuances as neededSet up new subcontracts and process subcontractor applications when appropriate Ensure all project costs (equipment, material, supplies, misc.) are processed

Conduct project cost, other analyses, and reporting for the project team and Project Finance Operations Leadership

Understand what is impacting the project costs, identify anything that is improperly impacting an assigned projectAssist with preparation of financial, ad hoc, and/or specialized reporting requested by group leaders

Understand the relevant components of labor cost in the geographic area of the project

Includes union agreement details, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirementsReview certified payroll reports for accuracy and completeness

Additional responsibilities include:

Answer general questions on systemRepresent Mortenson’s best interests in working with project auditorsAssist with annual and special audits as necessary

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent years of experience with Project AccountingMinimum seven years accounting experienceMinimum 2 years of construction or manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferredOracle and job costing experience is a plusLarge project experience desiredAbility to understand increasingly more complex construction business conceptsDetail orientation and organizational skills sufficient to support multiple concurrent projectsIntermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, as well as experience with Oracle Cloud and ProcoreEffective communication and active listening skills with those of diverse organizational levels and backgrounds Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behavior Effectiveness in a dynamic and pressurized environment

 

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 $83,000 - $125,000

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  

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.   

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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.  

Other Items to Note  

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.  Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in the job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.