Sr Project Accountant

MasTec Inc•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Project Accountant leads project financial administration, cost reporting, accruals, system controls, and accounting compliance for the Renewables portfolio. The role is a senior financial partner to operations, project controls, corporate accounting, and finance teams, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely project financial data throughout the project lifecycle, from project setup and budget loading through closeout. The position provides advanced support for financial reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, change order management, accruals, audit requirements, process improvements, and resolution of complex project accounting matters. It is office-based in the Fargo, North Dakota office and may require some travel to project sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant work experience.
Seven or more years of related accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or financial reporting experience.
Advanced understanding of project accounting concepts, cost controls, accruals, change orders, contract values, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Primavera, InEight, and/or other related performance software.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage simultaneous priorities, meet deadlines, and drive follow-through across cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company and build effective teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Solution-oriented approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and resolve complex project accounting assignments with sound judgment and attention to internal controls.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide guidance, support, and issue resolution to less experienced team members or project stakeholders.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety, accepting responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

Lead import of approved budgets into the ERP system after auditing estimates, approvals, and supporting documentation for control compliance and accuracy.
Review, validate, and interface approved change orders, including revenue override updates in Viewpoint for Unapproved Change Orders (UCOs), ensuring compliance with contract and revenue recognition requirements.
Prepare and analyze month-end cost reports, identify key variances or risks, and explain findings for management reporting, project reviews, and audit support.
Export cost detail, variance, and notes reports for historical reference and audit support.
Serve as a primary project accounting resource for monthly corporate Percentage of Completion (POC) analysis and Percentage of Completion Calculation (POCCAL) reporting, including researching and resolving complex questions.
Prepare and review accrual calculation workbooks, evaluate estimate reasonableness, coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate system entries.
Monitor accrual submittal compliance, completeness, and timeliness; maintain audit-ready support; and escalate unresolved issues or control concerns.
Calculate project-related prepaid expenses from Power BI and ERP data and enter adjustments.
Review and approve monthly payroll accruals for Wind, Solar, and BESS, and support Renewable Services monthly payroll accruals as needed.
Prepare warranty and indirect cost allocations.
Provide evidence for contract values, change orders, and system controls, including Segregation of Duties (SOD) reviews.
Lead or facilitate quarterly UCO analysis meetings, prepare supporting analysis, document follow-up actions, and coordinate requirements with corporate teams.
Report non-cancelable commitments for quarterly disclosures.
Track Project Management Incentive Program (PMIP) compliance and accrual alongside project controls.
Set up projects in the system using job setup forms provided by operations.
Monitor phase codes and lock them as necessary to prevent cost bleeding after completion.
Monitor purchase order closeout, equipment usage, and call-offs during project wind-down.
Monitor final costs with project teams to determine when jobs can be closed in the system.
Support ERP testing, conference room pilot activities, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives as a project accounting subject matter expert.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, weight management drug discount, and discounted national gym membership network.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.