Construction Accountant

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies is hiring for a Construction Accountant for our office headquarters in Minneapolis. This role will oversee projections and actuals for construction projects on a Work in Place and Financial Reporting basis. Prepare construction financial reports and reconcile and validate reporting across multiple systems. Partner with regional teams on profit projections, variance analysis, and other construction related matters. Work with field leaders on their budgets and forecasts. This position will be part of the Construction Accounting Team and will report directly to the Senior Director of Construction Accounting. In addition to the Construction Accounting Team, this role will have the opportunity to work with the greater cross-functional accounting and finance team team including; Corporate Accounting, Development Accounting, FP&A and Finance Technology. It will also collaborate with and the Construction Operational Excellence Team. Some things you can expect to do: Provide oversight that accounting for projects meets GAAP requirements Maintain projections for projects on a Work in Place and Financial Reporting basis Monthly preparation of construction financial reports on a Work in Place and Financial Reporting basis Reconcile and validate reporting across multiple systems Manage overall accounts receivable exposure on construction jobs Perform project creation, project close and compliance review tasks Preparation of job cost journal entries Assistance with year-end audit related tasks Implementing process improvements across our overall construction accounting team and working directly with operational teams Assist in ad-hoc reporting and projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or business related field of study
2+ years experience preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Works effectively in a team environment
The ability to analyze, problem solve, and adapt to advancing technology
Ability to communicate professionally, proactively, and strategically, while working with competing priorities
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Construction knowledge and experience with Enterprise systems (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Construction knowledge and experience with Enterprise systems (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight that accounting for projects meets GAAP requirements
Maintain projections for projects on a Work in Place and Financial Reporting basis
Monthly preparation of construction financial reports on a Work in Place and Financial Reporting basis
Reconcile and validate reporting across multiple systems
Manage overall accounts receivable exposure on construction jobs
Perform project creation, project close and compliance review tasks
Preparation of job cost journal entries
Assistance with year-end audit related tasks
Implementing process improvements across our overall construction accounting team and working directly with operational teams
Assist in ad-hoc reporting and projects as needed.