Onsite Project Accountant

About the role

The Berg Group is a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest with over 50 years of experience. We offer integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Our headquarters is in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Austin, and Nashville.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records, including contracts, change orders, and budgets
• Assist project management with investigation of variances of actual project cost versus budget
• Analyze project budget line items to determine necessary budget change orders
• Regularly follow up with project managers on aged change orders
• Review and analyze projected versus actual billings
• Attend and participate in monthly review meetings with project managers
• Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings
• Issue monthly progress billings
• Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing
• Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices
• Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
• Develop and maintain lien documentation on portfolio of current projects
• Work with project managers to reclassify miscoded job expenses
• Aid Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching
• Assist with preparation of monthly Sales & Use Tax reporting
• Aid with balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with annual audit for job related inquiries
• Provide quality customer service to our internal and external customers
• Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes
• Provide back up to Accounts Payable
• Perform other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Broad knowledge of Cost Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time management orientation
• Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience
• 1 – 3 years of related experience in construction accounting
• Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
• Plexxis software knowledge preferred
• Sales tax experience preferred

Benefits

Sedentary Work