Prevailing Wage Accountant

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

42d

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Prevailing Wage Accountant that will be responsible for providing support in ensuring accurate and timely completion of Prevailing Wage reporting and processing for multiple construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction accounting
• Experience with prevailing wage and LCP Tracker preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with ERP accounting systems
• Strong working knowledge of basic office equipment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• High degree of accuracy in following processes and implementing improvements
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and leadership across projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Open to feedback and capable of adapting based on diverse input
• Effective at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong active listening and communication skills, especially in diverse teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with prevailing wage and LCP Tracker preferred

Responsibilities

• Review construction contract requirements and attend project kickoff meetings
• Ensure timely weekly reporting and log payment shortfalls
• Support third-party monitoring as needed
• Review project settings in LCPtracker for accuracy
• Verify wage determination data in LCPtracker
• Load payroll information into LCPtracker and review for accuracy
• Resolve discrepancies with project teams and payroll
• Raise awareness of financial implications of discrepancies
• Generate weekly payroll and apprentice reports for customer billing
• Respond to general questions on prevailing wage and LCPtracker processes

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees