Project Accountant, Construction

Ryan Companies•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies is hiring a Project Accountant to support its growing Mission Critical sector. Based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota headquarters office, this role is responsible for financial and reporting requirements for assigned construction management projects. Work includes invoice and billing processing, contract administration, and carrying out procedures based on Ryan’s and owners’ requirements to ensure proper controls. The Project Accountant works with the construction accounting department and the applicable Project Manager and/or Director of Construction. The role also handles owner billing and receivables, project cost review and analysis, monthly financial projections and cost events, compliance processes, prime contractor administration, customer assistance, web-based project management system maintenance, and accounting and contract closeout with owners. The position offers a base pay range of $75,000–$95,000 annually. Pay may vary based on location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. Employment eligibility requires verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

3–5 years of accounting and administrative experience in a commercial environment.
2 years of experience in the construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or a business-related field of study.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Good mathematical aptitude and knowledge of accounting, invoicing, and audit procedures.
Ability to collaborate and contribute professionally within a team structure.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivation to accurately and efficiently complete all aspects of projects with minimal supervision.
Motivation to drive continuous improvement at both the individual and business levels.

Responsibilities

Develop, understand, and document working knowledge of each construction project, including applicable owner contract requirements.
Create and administer owner billings according to exact schedule and timekeeping requirements.
Proactively attend to collection of open receivables.
Perform proactive project cost review and analysis.
Support the Cost Project Manager with monthly financial projections and management of cost events.
Develop processes and procedures to meet owner and government compliance requirements and ensure an accessible audit trail.
Communicate with Project Managers, the Director of Construction, and other necessary internal personnel about strategic and day-to-day job requirements.
Administer the prime contractor process, including project-specific insurance and registration processes.
Provide assistance and service to internal and external customers.
Respond promptly to job-specific accounting questions or issues.
Maintain the web-based project management system.
Manage the accounting and contract closeout process with owners on projects.