Senior Project Accountant

Skanska USA • Boston, MA

7h

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Project Accountant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
Senior Project Accountants are ultimately responsible for the accurate monthly costing and accounting of project related financial data, as well as understanding all financial aspects of a project while working together with the project teams to ensure maximum profit with minimum risk. This includes, but is not limited to the monthly requisitioning process, cost reporting and analysis (ACR’s), receivables management, disbursements management / policy, Sales and Use tax compliance, and project status report submission. This position supports the Project team and responsible Account Manager. This position reports to and receives direction from the Director of Project Accounting and where applicable a Senior Project Accountant may supervise a Project Accountant.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience with job costing methodologies and software to accurately track and allocate project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead expenses.
• 2+ years experience reviewing project contracts, identifying key financial terms and obligations, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• 2+ years experience reviewing data on the Subcontractors Estimate For Payment (EFP) against the Subcontract Status Report, Subcontractors AIA and ACR.
• Thorough understanding of General Accepted Accounting Practices and cost accounting
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products and JD Edwards,
• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Responsibilities

• Accurate monthly costing and accounting of project related financial data
• Understanding all financial aspects of a project
• Working together with the project teams to ensure maximum profit with minimum risk
• Monthly requisitioning process
• Cost reporting and analysis (ACR’s)
• Receivables management
• Disbursements management / policy
• Sales and Use tax compliance
• Project status report submission
• Supports the Project team and responsible Account Manager

Benefits

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees