Senior Project Accountant

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role - Senior Project Accountant

We are looking for a talented Senior Project Accountant who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for providing accounting, project controls and operational support to the Minnesota Region within MJ West.

What You'll Do

- Develops, analyzes, and interprets accounting, financial and job costing information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness.

- Analyze and interpret monthly EcoSys Forecast Reports for reasonableness.

- Analyze Regional Income Statements and communicate results to operations.

- Work with Operations to prepare and analyze monthly time-phased revenue and profit forecasts.

- Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, contracts, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses and make appropriate recommendations.

- Timely and accurate reporting of the financial deliverables included in the annual deliverable schedule and at the request of regional and corporate management.

- Assist Operations with month-end reporting to determine profit variances/accuracy.

- Provide support in the preparation and evaluation of annual financial budgets and business plans.

- Work with Project Managers to appraise and evaluate project progress against established goals, timelines, and objectives.

- Work with Project Managers to support construction activity traceability, ensuring projects are tracked with reliable reporting, budget, and schedule.

- Monitor cost/schedule performance through monthly progress updates and detailed variance analysis. Analyze impacts of variances and establish corrective actions as needed.

- Promote and develop common systems and processes to provide for reporting project costs, customer billing, scheduling, documentation, and budgeting.

- Compile monthly customer reports as requested and facilitate customer audit requests.

- Meet monthly/quarterly forecast goals.

- Oversee and assist with input of contracts, cost budgets, change orders, and purchase orders into JDE.

- Work with Project Managers to process & track change orders (both internal & external).

- Monitor Accounts Receivable aged trial balance.

- Provides support to Operations and other departments as needed.

- Some travel to jobsites may be necessary for coordination with project teams and customers.

- Travel to the corporate office on a consistent basis is required if based out of a regional office. Initial travel for training and onboarding will be expected at a greater frequency.

What You'll Bring

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

- Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting methods.

- Ability to collect and assemble data for the development of financial reports.

- Extensive project controls skills with a track record of achievement of complex projects.

- Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent computer skills including a familiarity Microsoft Office and JDE.

- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

- 5+ years financial experience in a construction environment is required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

What You'll Get

- $34.37- $44.62 per hour

- 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)

- Paid Holidays and PTO

- Medical, Dental, and Vision

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Health Savings Account

- Accident Insurance

- Hospital Indemnity Insurance

- Critical Illness Insurance

- Lifelock Identity Theft Protection

- Employee Discounts

- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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