FEC Senior Accountant

Turner Construction • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of project and communicate any potential profitability or risk to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience
• Supervisory of small team
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and company policies
• Ability to read and understand financial reports
• Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
• Ability to apply critical thinking to manage through complex decisions and judgments
• Understand accounting implications of various contract terms
• Display actions related to profitability and risk and communicate issues
• Exercise independent judgment, identify problems and initiate corrective action
• Able to manage competing activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines
• Proficient in financial systems, SAP and Textura, advanced MS Excel
• Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction in complex environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, lead, and implement procedures for mega project ($200MM+) includes complex contract types, joint ventures, speciality building types and national clients.
• Ensure client contractual requirements are met for billing and A/R, includes client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payments terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance and fee billings and approved staff and/or trade labor billing rates.
• Create supportive environment to develop high performing team, provide training opportunities, and engage in mentoring.
• Supervise assistant accountants and accounting clerks, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals utilizing talent management systems.
• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensure adherence to contract requirements, GAAP and company policies.
• Implement and maintain internal project control safeguards.
• Manage A/P for vendor invoice processing, ensure proper sales and use tax and keep accounts up to date for assigned projects.
• Manage A/P for subcontractor invoice processing, ensure applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place prior to scheduling payments. Report any subcontractor payment issues to project.
• Manage month-close process ensure client bills and project costs are posted or accrued.
• Manage project financial closeout with project. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements are met and agreed by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.
• Responsible for cash position reports and communication of potential risks or profitability to project.
• Coordinate preparation of financial, special analyses, and informational reports for project.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees