Accountant - FEC

Turner Construction•Dallas, TX

19h•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Provide financial and analytical support for First Equipment Company (FEC) Fleet operations. The Accountant performs financial analysis, coordinates equipment financing, allocates fleet costs, analyzes profitability, reviews assets and inventory, and ensures accurate and timely financial transactions for owned, leased, and rented fleet equipment. The role serves as a key financial partner to FEC Fleet representatives, Turner operations, fleet leaders, project teams, equipment financing partners, and other internal stakeholders. The position is based in Dallas, Texas. The work is regularly performed in an office or remote setting, with occasional travel potentially required. The role is salaried exempt and classified as experienced. The estimated annual salary range is $80,000–$115,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and at least 3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year as a project accountant; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Thorough application of accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different organizational levels.
Ability to educate others about identifying risks and reinforcing compliance with company financial practices and policies.
Analytical ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies.
Knowledge of cash flow and ability to implement procedures to optimize profitability.
Independent judgment and discretion, including the ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action.
Ability to manage competing activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines.
Ability to offer and implement suggestions that improve overall operations.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivation, adaptability, and flexibility to work with minimal direction in a complex and changing environment.
Proficiency with financial system applications such as SAP and Textura, and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced MS Excel skills.
Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Review fixed asset requests, assess the financial viability of proposed equipment purchases, and provide recommendations to requesters.
Coordinate with equipment financing companies to review documentation, confirm approval, and support timely financing and equipment acquisition.
Allocate FEC rented truck charges to Turner drivers and projects.
Review FEC truck invoices for completeness, accuracy, and approval by Turner truck users.
Analyze FEC fleet profitability and identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring further investigation.
Support annual asset and inventory reviews with local fleet leaders to validate equipment records and inventory information.
Allocate truck insurance charges to appropriate drivers, projects, or cost centers.
Review and analyze toll charges to ensure accurate billing, allocation, and processing.
Work with FEC Fleet representatives to maintain accurate and complete billing system data for reconciling trucks, owned assets, and leased assets.
Coordinate prompt payment of leased and owned equipment costs and resolve issues that could delay payment.
Support reconciliation of fleet financial data and investigate discrepancies across billing systems, equipment records, invoices, and financial systems.
Partner with FEC Fleet representatives, Turner Operations, local fleet leaders, and other stakeholders to resolve financial and operational issues related to fleet equipment.
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives involving fleet accounting, financial analysis, billing, and equipment data management.
Support internal and external audit requests related to fleet assets, equipment financing, billing, and financial transactions.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.