Project Accountant - Centuri Group, Inc.
Naperville, IL
About the Job
Project Accountant
Date: Oct 11, 2024
Location:
Naperville, IL, US, 60563
Company: NPL Construction (S4)
Description:
Pay Range: $69,210.78 - $94,126.65
Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.
Who We Are
Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!
Our Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected.
What You'll Do
+ Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
+ Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
+ Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership
+ Prepare reports on project profitability
+ Monitor and report on project budgets
+ Create all project-related billings to customers
+ Research and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing
+ Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
+ Respond to requests for more detail from customers
+ Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
+ Compile information for internal and external auditors
+ Perform other duties as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
+ 3 years’ experience in project accounting
+ 5 years’ experience in billing and receivables
+ Construction industry experience preferred
+ Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
+ A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
+ Must have excellent communication and writing skills
+ Possess excellent problem-solving skills
+ Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
What You'll Get
+ Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
+ 401K w/ Company Match
+ Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
+ Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
+ Potential Bonus Opportunities
+ Career Development Opportunities
+ Employee Discounts
+ Weekly Payroll
Work Environment
+ Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
+ Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
+ Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
+ Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
+ Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Legal Stuff
+ Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
+ Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
+ Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Date: Oct 11, 2024
Location:
Naperville, IL, US, 60563
Company: NPL Construction (S4)
Description:
Pay Range: $69,210.78 - $94,126.65
Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.
Who We Are
Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!
Our Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected.
What You'll Do
+ Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
+ Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
+ Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership
+ Prepare reports on project profitability
+ Monitor and report on project budgets
+ Create all project-related billings to customers
+ Research and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing
+ Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
+ Respond to requests for more detail from customers
+ Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
+ Compile information for internal and external auditors
+ Perform other duties as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
+ 3 years’ experience in project accounting
+ 5 years’ experience in billing and receivables
+ Construction industry experience preferred
+ Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
+ A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
+ Must have excellent communication and writing skills
+ Possess excellent problem-solving skills
+ Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
What You'll Get
+ Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
+ 401K w/ Company Match
+ Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
+ Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
+ Potential Bonus Opportunities
+ Career Development Opportunities
+ Employee Discounts
+ Weekly Payroll
Work Environment
+ Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
+ Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
+ Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
+ Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
+ Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Legal Stuff
+ Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
+ Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
+ Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Source : Centuri Group, Inc.