Operations Accountant - Infrastructure

Graham • Omaha, NE

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Graham is seeking a top-tier Operations Accountant to join their Infrastructure division. This role reports to the Operations Finance Controller and is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting support for projects or groups of projects. The individual will ensure adherence to project accounting processes and controls in accordance with company policies and procedures, delivering clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant project financial information on a timely basis. The position is within a collaborative team environment that emphasizes safety, diversity, inclusion, and ongoing learning and career development.

Requirements

• Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting or a related field.
• 5 - 7 years relevant accounting experience.
• 1 or more years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Moderate to strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Project Accounting principles and practices.
• Good technical accounting proficiency in billing and cost accounting.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Heavy Manufacturing Industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of UAT testing for systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Working knowledge of financial and management/cost accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transit and transportation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general transactional accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end procedures are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with deadlines.
• Administer subtrade contracts in adherence with company policy.
• Reconcile and complete owner progress billings (including change orders) accurately and timely, in accordance with the contract.
• Review and direct the timekeeping process and LEMS reporting for complete and timely delivery, compliant with union agreements and labor standards.
• Manage accounts receivable collections, support AR reporting, and resolve disputes for timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Support and provide project input for consolidated branch/business unit weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to government, Provincial/State regulations, and taxes for project-level compliance.
• Ensure adherence to documented accounting processes and evaluate/recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate awareness of Governance and Compliance frameworks and maintain effective internal controls.
• Support deliverables for audit work requirements (external & client) for projects.
• Review and understand JV/Project contract terms and conditions related to project setup, billing, costing, tax compliance, and labor standards/rates.
• Support Operations for Contract Management and Administration, including new entity/JV/project setups for AR, billing, and costing.
• Examine and review project cost reports to ensure accurate cost allocation, prepare job cost analysis, and identify/communicate cost overruns/anomalies.
• Prepare accounts receivables, subtrade, and change order reconciliations.
• Contribute to management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for projects.
• Provide monthly project cost reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors reflecting corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.

Benefits

• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• LTD
• Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment
• Commitment to training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

What This Job Offers

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