About this opportunity
Construction Benefits lists this Operations Accountant - Infrastructure opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Omaha, NE United States
Requisition ID: 32316
Employment Type: Full time (US)
Workplace Type: Office
Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.
We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Finance Controller, the Operations Accountant is accountable for providing all aspects of accounting support for a project or group of projects. The individual is responsible for ensuring that project accounting processes and controls are being adhered to, in accordance with company policies and procedures, to ensure clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant project financial information on a timely basis.
As an Operational Accountant at Graham, you will:
Ensure the general transactional accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end procedures are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with deadlines.
Responsible for the administration of subtrade contracts in adherence with company policy.
Responsible for the accurate reconciliation and completion of owner progress billings (including change orders), ensuring complete, accurate and timely billings, in accordance with the contract.
Review and direct the timekeeping process and LEMS reporting, to ensure complete, timely delivery that is in-line with owner requirements, and compliant with union agreements and labor standards.
Manage accounts receivable collections and support AR reporting and resolutions of disputes and timely collection of outstanding balances.
Support and provide project input for consolidated branch/business unit weekly cash flow forecasts.
Ensure adherence to government, Provincial/State regulations, and taxes to ensure compliance at the Project level.
Ensure adherence to documented accounting processes and evaluates and recommends improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Demonstrate an awareness of Governance and Compliance frameworks and maintains effective internal controls.
Support the deliverables for audit work requirements (external & client) for projects.
Review and understand JV/Project contract terms and conditions in relation to project setup, billing requirements, costing, tax compliance, and labor standards/rates.
Support Operations for Contract Management and Administration including: New Entity/JV/Project setups for AR, billing, and costing.
Examine and review project cost reports to ensure costs are accurately allocated to projects, prepares job cost analysis, and identifies and communicates any cost overruns/anomalies.
Prepare accounts receivables, subtrade, and change order reconciliations.
Contribute to management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for projects as required.
Provide monthly project cost reporting and analysis.
Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.
Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting or a related field.
5 - 7 years relevant accounting experience.
1 or more years' experience in a supervisory role.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrate moderate to strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of Project Accounting principles and practices.
Demonstrate good Technical accounting proficiency in billing and cost accounting.
Demonstrate good analytical skills.
Experience in Construction, Engineering or Heavy Manufacturing Industries.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, SAP preferred.
Demonstrate working knowledge of UAT testing for systems upgrades and enhancements.
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and management/cost accounting systems.
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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