Sr. Project Accountant at Baker Group

PURPOSE

The Senior Project Accountant performs financial functions related to assigned construction projects including billing, expense tracking, budget management and providing accurate financial data.  This role serves as the primary accounting point of contact at our Cedar Rapids location and involves close collaboration with the Accounting Team, Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders.   Performs other related work as required.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Bill jobs (progress billings and/or complete) as submitted by Project Managers
• Create new job numbers for Project Managers
• Enter new jobs, budgets, labor rate, and other data into Spectrum
• Review and update CSRs and Overview Reports for all assigned Project Managers’ jobs
• Attend CSR meetings with Project Managers, CFO, Business Unit Leader, and other management
• Provide contractor tax statements for jobs when required
• Assist in the audit of any jobs, as needed
• Assist in the annual financial audit, as needed
• Lead or assist others with special projects 
• Assist in covering workloads for open positions or during employee absences 
• Perform continuous process review and improvement through innovative thinking
• Provide mentorship to new Project Accountants
• Train Project Accountants (new employees and all employees when processes change)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or minimum of four years’ equivalent experience
• Experience in construction accounting (job cost) preferred
• Knowledge of sales and use taxes preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required 

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to recognize patterns and small inconsistencies
• Strong time management skills
• High degree of self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes
• Commitment to ethical integrity
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds
• May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Laptop Computer 
• Accounting software

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.