Project Accountant jobs in Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will be responsible for managing the accounting and finance functions on assigned projects. The role also partners with Project Managers to ensure all jobs costs are captured and that billings are submitted accurately and on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) on assigned projects.
• Creates and submits client owner billings according to contract terms and billing schedules.
• Proactively collaborates with Project Managers to ensure accurate billing of projects.
• Ensures all billing information and job costs are captured in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Meets with Project managers regularly to facilitate billing communication.
• Reviews and processes accounts payable invoices that are included in project cost for assigned projects.
• Communicates consistently and effectively with subcontractors to reconcile pay applications with respect to original contract value, change orders, and pending change orders.
• Manages contractual risks through synchronization of documents (i.e. certificates of insurance, lien waivers.)
• Oversees project closeout reconciliation process.
• Builds cohesive working relationships with all individuals on assigned project teams.
• Utilizes organizational skills to accurately and timely respond to owner and architect requests for information.
• Analyzes monthly project accounting metrics to explain the status of project financial position.
• Collaborates with team members on process improvements and additional tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Relevant work experience in the construction industry
• Experience with accounting software, including Viewpoint Vista and GCPay
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Office 365

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders
• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%
• Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting
• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30 hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• KA University Training and Development
• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
• 401(k) Plan
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Workplace Flexibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Part time/Transition Options
• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.