Senior Accountant

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

13d • $85,300 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own the lease accounting and reporting activities, alongside prepaids and non-construction fixed assets for M.A. Mortenson Company and related entities. This role requires strong technical expertise in real estate lease accounting and ASC 842 reporting and serves as a key partner across the business (Finance, Legal, Risk, and Project Operations) and with external property managers. Bringing a disciplined, controls-minded approach, the Senior Accountant ensures financial information and activities are accounted for in compliance with applicable internal policies and technical accounting guidance and safeguards the accuracy of that information through analytical review procedures, internal controls, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of relevant public or equivalent industry accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and external audit processes
• Demonstrated experience applying ASC 842 lease accounting required, including real estate leases
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Experience in general ledger and leasing software; Oracle Cloud Financials / Projects, AMT/Pro Lease Direct preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles / US GAAP, accounting processes / best practices, and internal controls
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to seek innovative solutions and drive efficient change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships and interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate, complete work in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting and administration of the company's real estate lease portfolio, including timely and accurate processing of monthly lease payments, CAM and other landlord charges, and related journal entries.
• Administer the lease accounting software, including abstracting new leases, recording monthly lease activity, and processing amendments, renewals, expansions, and terminations to ensure a complete and accurate lease population.
• Reconcile lease balances to the general ledger and to FASB / ASC 842 reporting, including right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, expense classification, and disclosure support for internal and external reporting.
• Own the accounting and reconciliation for prepaid assets and non-construction fixed assets, including additions, amortization and depreciation, and disposals, along with supporting analysis.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Lease Accounting inbox and lease community, researching and resolving lease activity and questions in a timely, professional manner, escalating as needed, while building strong partnerships across the business (Finance, Legal, Risk, and Project Operations) and with external property managers.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned areas (Leases, Prepaids, Non-Construction Fixed Assets, and Key Reserves and Accruals), including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical review of account activity.
• Maintain internal controls, formal procedures, and appropriate segregation of duties, ensuring alignment with internal policies and technical accounting guidance, driving continuous improvements to accounting processes.
• Work with external auditors on interim and year-end audit activities, including preparation of workpapers and supporting analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects, as identified.

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: Senior