Accountant - FEC

Turner Construction Company•Dallas, TX

1d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Accountant provides financial and analytical support for First Equipment Company (FEC) fleet operations. The role 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 Accountant 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 regularly works in an office or remote setting and may require travel. It involves frequent computer and keyboard use, regular mobility, and occasional lifting. The employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 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, including the ability to tailor communications to different organizational levels.
Ability to educate others to identify risks and reinforce compliance with company financial practices and policies.
Ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies.
Knowledge of cash flow and the 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 apply innovation and implement suggestions to improve operations.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and flexible, with the ability 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, evaluate the financial viability of proposed equipment purchases, and provide recommendations.
Coordinate with equipment financing companies to review documentation, confirm approval, and submit materials in a timely manner to support equipment financing and 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, identify trends and opportunities, and flag areas for further investigation.
Support annual asset and inventory reviews with local fleet leaders to validate equipment records and inventory information.
Allocate truck insurance charges to the appropriate drivers, projects, or cost centers.
Review toll charges to ensure accurate billing, allocation, and processing.
Work with FEC Fleet representatives to maintain accurate billing-system data for reconciling trucks, owned assets, and leased assets.
Process timely payments for leased and owned equipment costs and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve payment issues.
Support reconciliation of fleet financial data and investigate discrepancies among billing systems, equipment records, invoices, and financial systems.
Partner with FEC Fleet representatives, Turner Operations, local fleet leaders, and other stakeholders to resolve fleet-related financial and operational issues.
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives related to 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.