Prevailing Wage Project Accountant

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

1d • $72,900 - $109,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Prevailing Wage Project 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
• 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
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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