Construction Accountant

Michael Baker International • Alexandria, VA

2d • $67,509 - $105,622 • Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Accountant for our Alexandria, Virginia Office. This is an Onsite position.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in private or public accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe), with an Intermediate Level of experience in Excel a must.

Nice To Haves

• CMIC and Oracle Accounting software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detailed review of multiple vendor invoices/pay applications, compiling and summarizing consolidated invoice packages for reimbursement.
• Ensuring draft invoices from billing are accurate based on the contract agreement requirements with the client/funding partners, identify any corrections needed, finalize invoice package submittits and track payment progress.
• Reconciling overall project payables and receivables to project budgets.
• Becoming familiar with all project agreement requirements, pay rates, allowable charges, and tracking any exceptions.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for generating accurate and precise project-related financial records using Oracle, spreadsheets, and software.
• Support the program document control specialist in compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, monitoring systems, and record retention.

Benefits

• Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
• Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level