Construction Project Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and precise Project Accountant to assist Project Managers with their daily accounting processes and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid with Project financials including initial project setup, entering initial budgets, contract change orders, setting up cost codes, journal entries, and budget revisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to fulfill their monthly and quarterly Job Cost forecasting and reporting requirements.
• May require local travel to jobsites.
• Attend quarterly financial review meetings.
• Provide managers with analysis of project variances and key metrics/trends.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and be diligent in maintaining their records to ensure timely payments.
• Persistently track and pursue project cash collections.
• Maintain and file project-related records such as subcontract and vendor prelims, minority and other project requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1+ year of relevant external experience in construction project/job cost accounting.
• Familiarity with AIA billings and lien releases preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and have strong communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot table knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
• Able to travel as needed.

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually.
• Discretionary cash bonus program.
• 401(k) + matching.
• 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family).
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Optional vision and dental insurance.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms.

Work Authorization

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.