Senior Project Operations Accountant

Senior Project Operations Accountant

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Operations Accountant with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will provide accounting, analysis, and financial partnership to a project team, and perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement construction contract requirements for larger and/or more complex projects, utilizing contract summaries to oversee project budget, approved change orders, and budget transfers
• Perform budget allocations ensuring conformity with contract terms, and assist project manager in preparing monthly financial projections, including potential cost issues
• Provide assistance in complying with contract requirements such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance
• Process and/or supervise receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus or GMP contract billings, and ensure timely posting of cash receipts
• Work with project team to assure timely payment receipt and elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed
• Process and/or supervise payables with accurate application of sales and use tax requirements, set up new vendors, coordinate payments, and process subcontractor applications
• Ensure all project costs (equipment, material, supplies, misc.) are processed, and conduct project cost analyses and reporting for project team and leadership
• Understand and identify factors impacting project costs, assist with financial and specialized reporting, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy
• Understand labor cost components in the project's geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements
• Answer general system questions, represent Mortenson’s interests with project auditors, and assist with annual and special audits as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in Project Accounting

• Minimum seven years of accounting experience, with at least two years in construction or manufacturing preferred

• Experience with Oracle, job costing, and large projects is a plus

• Strong understanding of complex construction business concepts

• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Oracle Cloud, and Procore

• Effective communication and active listening skills across diverse organizational levels and backgrounds

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behavior

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and pressurized environment

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance  
• Gym Membership Discount Program  

The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.