Project Accountant
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Project Accountant are to work with the various project management teams to analyze existing budgets, project schedules, and actual cost data in order to produce a myriad of reports that will be used by McKenney’s and their customers to drive project and program decisions. The role will involve assisting in creating monthly project financials and sharing those findings with project teams and management. As well as assisting in auditing large billings to ensure quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate will be able to review the existing tools and procedures that have been put in place and streamline the process to improve accuracy and reduce the amount of time required to provide the necessary reports and updates.. There will be exposure to multiple pieces of the business including Operations, Accounting & IT. The candidate will have the ability to grow into multiple possible roles including Senior Project Accountant, Business/Financial Analysis and management of accounting technology resources.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
- Build and maintain cost projection models for multiple projects, based on specific project billing rules and contractor guidelines.
- Analyze cost analysis data on a frequent basis to provide the project team with updates of where possible discrepancies and deficiencies exist.
- Build and maintain cash flows for various projects as required. Cash flows will be based on the project schedule and estimated cost.
- Perform regular, quality audits of billing to ensure accuracy and consistency and communicate any areas of concern or improvement to Billing Specialist(s) or Admins
- Work closely with the Billing Specialist(s) to deliver project-specific financial reports in a consistent and accurate manner.
- Communicate with customers when necessary to provide updates, discuss details of the cost projections and cash flows and answer any questions they may have.
- Build relationships with counterparts at General Contractors in order to establish trust and rapport.
- Analyze all cost data for the projected final billing amount and identify areas of risk. Present to management and leadership monthly.
- Become a business partner for not only our project team but other groups within the company as well
- Continually seek out opportunities to improve efficiencies and reporting, including the possible use of AI.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of financial analysis and budget experience
- Experience with Cost Plus billing
- Previous experience auditing financials and/or billings.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, financial functions, pivot tables, lookups, and design and formatting of analyses for executive presentations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting or finance.
- SQL, Microsoft Dynamics, Smartsheet, and/or Tableau experience a plus.
- Experience with cost projection and cash flow models
- Construction industry experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple, competing priorities
- High aptitude for learning and strong work ethic
- Strong logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Excited by the opportunity to enhance and streamline existing processes.
- Able to rapidly absorb and assimilate technical information
- Maintain a flexible attitude and work schedule to accommodate changing business conditions and management expectations
- Able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and to meet challenging work goals
- Demonstrate superior customer service levels and ability to build trust amongst customer base
- Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines
- Acts with integrity and understands how to hold confidences and protect confidential information.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Minimal travel to job site offices may be required. Mileage reimbursement is available.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.
McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.