Project Accountant

About Journey Group

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential, and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation for building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience—but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible, and never lacking in follow-through.

About the Role

We're looking for a Project Accountant to join our Accounting team and manage the WIP (Work in Progress) reporting process across all divisions of the company. In this role, you'll partner closely with project managers to analyze costs, monitor variances, and help ensure our financial reporting is accurate and reliable. You'll also perform a variety of project-related administrative functions that support effective project management across the business.

Responsibilities

• Compile the WIP report and reconcile it to the general ledger
• Research discrepancies, issues, and large variances
• Ensure the accuracy of job costing
• Maintain accurate phase codes
• Verify payroll is allocated to the correct place at the correct rate
• Perform allocations to jobs
• Provide support as needed for the annual audit process
• Pull supporting documentation for owner project audits
• Set up new jobs in the ERP system
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Close out jobs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two-year equivalent in business administration, accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting and finance-related experience
• Accounting experience in the construction industry strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Data entry and general mathematical skills
• Proficient in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office, internet, and database programs
• Able to embrace Journey Group's core values
• Able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Able to display customer focus and professionalism and be part of a strong team
• Able to analyze information, paying special attention to detail
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines
• Able to think independently and problem solve
• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is based in our Sioux Falls, SD office and requires regular, full-time onsite attendance during normal business hours. A majority of work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment.

• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel to other locations is required for meetings and trainings

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual review and pay increase opportunity
• Annual bonus
• Spanish/English bilingual premium pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with a company match
• Flex spending account
• Health savings account with a company match
• Short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Cell phone allowance
• Clothing allowance