Accountant - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant (various levels) to be located on one of our data center projects in Port Washington, WI. The Accountant is responsible for compiling and monitoring moderately complex financial data to prepare financial statements and reports, or to process salaried employee payroll, with minimum supervision. Responsibilities in this role will vary based upon assigned department, but may include: payroll preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger transactions, accruals, fixed assets and/or project accounting. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A minimum of three years’ of accounting, payroll and/or invoice experience is strongly preferred
A bachelor's degree in a related field is required
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Ability to manage time appropriately
Demonstrate initiative, independent judgement, and analytical
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to set up and perform functions in Excel (i.e. pivot tables, vlookup, formulas)
Ability to learn other specific software (JDE, electronic filing system, etc.) and the interplay between the designated job costing system

Responsibilities

Respond to and perform audit-related tasks, as directed
Create cost codes, facilitate work orders and cost packages, reconcile vendor payment summary and prepare cost reporting for assigned project(s)
Prepare and reconcile monthly progress billings for clients
Code and process voucher information for assigned project(s)
Respond to cash receipt inquiries
Create monthly account balance reconciliations
Assist with monthly profit projection process, as needed
Identify invoice, payables and receivables discrepancies; collaborate with project team to resolve
Submit subcontractor monthly progress payments to project team
Review contract(s) for release of retainage; notify project team of upcoming releases
Verify invoice extensions, discount information, sales tax, payable and retainage information prior to payment processing; distribute vendor payments
Report hours for payroll processing; balance hours with customer billings and validate cost codes
Analyze bank statement activity; summarize daily reports for management review
Obtain and confirm purchase card coding
Complete month-end closing responsibilities
Collaborate with project team(s) to resolve discrepancies between invoice and commitments, validate cost information and reporting, perform subcontractor audits, respond to owner audits, prepare billings for equipment and hours, and maintain accurate and complete contract files
Create payment groups, print checks and submit wire transfers
Set up, monitor, and close out work orders and cost packages
Validate invoice extensions and discount information prior to processing payment; distribute vendor payment(s)
Process daily and weekly assigned reports
Complete payroll processing for assigned salary employees
Maintain system employee records, including updates to benefits, employment status changes and compensation adjustments
Complete and submit federal and state tax reports, state unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and other reports and payments within established deadlines
Collaborate with Human Resources to create new employee payroll records, confirm accuracy of benefit setup and adhere to applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations
Maintain accurate payroll records
Test routine system updates in the payroll processing system
Identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives to payroll management