Project Accountant

Journey Group Companies • Sioux Falls, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Project Accountant to join our Accounting team and manage the WIP reporting process across all divisions of the company. In this role, you'll partner closely with project managers to analyze costs, monitor variances, and help ensure our financial reporting is accurate and reliable. You'll also perform a variety of project-related administrative functions that support effective project management across the business.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two-year equivalent in business administration, accounting, or a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of accounting and finance-related experience required
• Accounting experience in the construction industry strongly preferred
• Data entry and general mathematical skills
• Proficient in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office, internet, and database programs
• Able to embrace Journey Group's core values
• Able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Able to display customer focus and professionalism and be part of a strong team
• Able to analyze information, paying special attention to detail
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines
• Able to think independently and problem solve
• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism

Responsibilities

• Compile the WIP report and reconcile it to the general ledger
• Research discrepancies, issues, and large variances
• Ensure the accuracy of job costing
• Maintain accurate phase codes
• Verify payroll is allocated to the correct place at the correct rate
• Perform allocations to jobs
• Provide support as needed for the annual audit process
• Pull supporting documentation for owner project audits
• Set up new jobs in the ERP system
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Close out jobs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual review with pay increase opportunity
• Annual bonus
• Spanish/English bilingual premium pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with a company match
• Flex spending account
• Health savings account with a company match
• Short term disability
• Employer paid long term disability
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Cell phone allowance
• Clothing allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree