Project Accountant

Daniels Construction • Madison, WI

105d

About The Position

At Daniels Construction, you’ll do more than crunch numbers. As our next Project Accountant, you’ll be a trusted partner to project teams, helping ensure our projects succeed financially so we can continue building what matters most for our clients and communities. In this role, you’ll combine technical accounting expertise with collaboration across project teams. Your work will provide financial insights and reporting that keep projects on track and the company moving forward. This position is onsite to work closely with the teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in accounting or a related business field preferred (in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of industry experience may be considered).
• 3+ years of Accounting Experience in the Construction Industry, required.
• Knowledge of percentage of the completion revenue recognition method.
• Experience in job cost reporting/analyses and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with computerized construction accounting systems (Sage 300 CRE preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare job progress status schedules and generate job cost information for monthly and quarterly work in process (WIP) meetings with project teams and management.
• Support timely downloading/entering of project specific budgets in the accounting system.
• Ensure that adequate owner billings are being issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Cross-train to back up subcontractor/material purchase order commitments and change orders.
• Serve as a go-to financial resource for project teams.
• Contribute to general financial operations including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, financial analysis, and payroll tax reporting and filing.
• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and monthly monitoring of performance to help identify, interpret, and resolve any unusual variances.
• Maintain sales and use tax compliance, including preparing and filing returns.
• Support retirement (ESOP/401k) related functions, including compliance and audit/reporting requirements.
• Assist with audits of all insurance policies.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Employee Premium Medical Insurance
• $4/hr. Contribution to 401(k)
• $1/hr. (minimum) Contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Competitive wages
• Exposure to diverse projects and the chance to expand your skills
• Opportunities for advancement in a family - and employee - owned company
• Work/life balance and flexible support for life’s stages
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the communities we serve
• A culture built on grit, growth, family, quality, and integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees