Project Accountant

You Don’t Just Set the Standard for the Project, You’re the Blueprint Behind It SEARCH JOBS Keyword(s) Matching job links will appear below as you type. Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Radius Select miles 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles 75 miles 100 miles Project Accountant Cedar Rapids, Iowa Apply Now Accounting & Finance Full-Time Share this job FacebookXLinkedInEmail The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Project Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team. What You'll Do: Report hours for certain certified payroll jobBalance payroll hours to customer billingsSet up, monitor, and close out projectsAssist project team with cost information and reporting as neededResearch and collect past due receivablesMaintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction projectPrepare billings to clients Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivablesPrepare journal entries as neededBill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projectsOther duties and projects as assigned What We're Looking For: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role. Education: Requires a high school diploma.Experience: A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.Skills: A qualified candidate will have the ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities are necessary skills for a substantial amount of contact with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must. Training will be provided on company standards. Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States. We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture. What We Offer: Competitive Pay Rewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offeringsEmployer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability ProgramsEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Provisions401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company MatchTuition ReimbursementFully Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of The Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, and veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice. Apply Now Explore This Area Work That’s Meaningful > We are more than construction —it’s about the people who show up every day with pride and purpose, building work that has meaning to a community. 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Empowering You With Benefits Learn More Project Accountant Cedar Rapids, Iowa Apply Now Accounting & Finance Full-Time The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Project Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team. What You'll Do: Report hours for certain certified payroll jobBalance payroll hours to customer billingsSet up, monitor, and close out projectsAssist project team with cost information and reporting as neededResearch and collect past due receivablesMaintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction projectPrepare billings to clients Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivablesPrepare journal entries as neededBill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projectsOther duties and projects as assigned What We're Looking For: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role. Education: Requires a high school diploma.Experience: A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.Skills: A qualified candidate will have the ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities are necessary skills for a substantial amount of contact with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must. Training will be provided on company standards. Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States. We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture. What We Offer: Competitive Pay Rewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offeringsEmployer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability ProgramsEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Provisions401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company MatchTuition ReimbursementFully Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of The Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, and veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice. Apply Now The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Project Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team. What You'll Do: Report hours for certain certified payroll jobBalance payroll hours to customer billingsSet up, monitor, and close out projectsAssist project team with cost information and reporting as neededResearch and collect past due receivablesMaintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction projectPrepare billings to clients Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivablesPrepare journal entries as neededBill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projectsOther duties and projects as assigned What We're Looking For: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role. Education: Requires a high school diploma.Experience: A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.Skills: A qualified candidate will have the ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities are necessary skills for a substantial amount of contact with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must. Training will be provided on company standards. Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States. We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture. What We Offer: Competitive Pay Rewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offeringsEmployer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability ProgramsEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Provisions401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company MatchTuition ReimbursementFully Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of The Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, and veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice. Apply Now The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Accountant to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Project Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team. What You'll Do: Report hours for certain certified payroll jobBalance payroll hours to customer billingsSet up, monitor, and close out projectsAssist project team with cost information and reporting as neededResearch and collect past due receivablesMaintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction projectPrepare billings to clients Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivablesPrepare journal entries as neededBill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projectsOther duties and projects as assigned What We're Looking For: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role. Education: Requires a high school diploma.Experience: A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.Skills: A qualified candidate will have the ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem solving skills. The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities are necessary skills for a substantial amount of contact with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must. Training will be provided on company standards. Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States. We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture. What We Offer: Competitive Pay Rewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offeringsEmployer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability ProgramsEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Provisions401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company MatchTuition ReimbursementFully Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of The Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, and veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.