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Senior Project Accountant - Manufacturing
nLocation:
nKansas City, MO, US, 64106
nBest People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
nBy hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
nOur diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.
nRole Summary
nThe Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for capturing, analyzing and reporting information and data relating to manufacturing operating costs, including labor and materials, gross margin, scrap/waste rates, inventory accuracy, and trends in product lines, customers and sales, for the purposes of: (i) ensuring accurate financial reporting; (ii) controlling manufacturing costs; and (iii) supporting operational decision-making.
nThis role works closely with plant operations management, supply chain and finance leadership, as well as sales leadership, to improve cost visibility and savings, operating margins, drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen inventory control and accuracy.
nAll activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
nnnAutonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
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nnCareer Path: Various
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n nKey Role Responsibilities - Core
nPROJECT ACCOUNTING FAMILY – CORE
nnnIdentify, develop and implement financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
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nnMonitor and reconcile inventory and oversee inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
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nnEvaluate and support the implementation of a new manufacturing-oriented ERP system.
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nnPrepares, examines and analyzes project cost accounting records and reports.
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nnPerforms any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity.
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nnAssists project team with interpreting financial key performance indicators.
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nnPrepares owner billing in compliance with the terms and conditions of the owner contract, on a monthly, interim or milestone basis.
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nnCompiles all required back-up documentation for owner billings.
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nnMonitors status of owner payment for compliance with contract terms and follow up as needed.
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nnAssists with month-end reconciliation, including unbilled reports.
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nnProvides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed.
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nnAssists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.
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nnConducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are complete and ready to close.
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nnIdentifies opportunities for process improvements and establishes appropriate documentation.
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n nKey Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
nSENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
nIn addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
nnnProvides project accounting support for larger, more complex projects.
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nnInvestigates and independently resolves issues related to project accounting data or processes.
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nnCapable of functioning as owner of special projects from conceptualization through implementation.
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nnPackages and presents project financial recommendations, along with analysis, to project team leaders.
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nnMay provide mentorship, coaching, oversight, or direct management of other Project Accountants.
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n nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
nnnAbility to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
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nnBasic understanding of construction contracts
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nnCommunication skills, verbal and written
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nnProficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills
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nnProficiency with ERP and payment workflow systems
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nnProficiency with Bluebeam Revue
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nnAbility to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner
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nnAbility to understand and implement best practice standards
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nnAbility to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
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nnAbility to articulate issues in the ERP system to the IT team
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nnAbility to deliver quality through attention to detail
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nnOrganizational skills
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nnListening skills
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nnAbility to respond quickly and efficiently, within 24 hours
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nnAbility to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
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nnAbility to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
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n nEducation
nnnBachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Required)
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nnIn lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
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n nExperience
nnn5+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting (Required)
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nnStrong proficiency with ERP platforms and manufacturing operating systems, with the ability to leverage technology to support efficient production operations (preferred)
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n nWorking Environment
nnnMust be able to lift up to 10 pounds
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nnTypically travel is not required
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nnNormal office environment or jobsite office
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nnFrequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
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nnOccasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
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n nBenefits Information
nThe benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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nThis role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
nJE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
nJE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to
nJE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
nFor this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)
nRequisition ID: 63894
nWhy People Work Here
nAt JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
nBuilding on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
nAbout JE Dunn
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nNearest Major Market: Kansas City
Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
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