Project Accountant

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth.

About the Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way. Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward. Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Project Accountant manages the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role partners closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, analyze financial performance, and deliver actionable insights to support project success.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Serve as the financial liaison for assigned projects, supporting Project Management with accurate and timely reporting.
  • Oversee project accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actual costs against budgets.
  • Prepare detailed financial reports on project performance in alignment with accounting standards.
  • Manage project-related billing processes and perform reconciliations.
• Financial Analysis
  • Analyze project costs, identify variances, and provide detailed explanations to stakeholders.
  • Compile and evaluate financial data to support operational decision-making.
  • Perform return-on-investment analyses for capital expenditures and provide recommendations.
• Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Ensure all project financial activities adhere to company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate and improve project accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Risk Management
  • Identify financial risks associated with projects and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
  • Communicate with customers regarding billing, costs, and audit requests.
  • Represent the organization professionally, upholding high standards of integrity and ethics.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong ability to perform due diligence and assess financial risk.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated Accomplishments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for financial analysis and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of financial accounting concepts and methodologies.
• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in project accounting or a related financial role.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.