Accountant - Operational Finance

Accountant – Operational Finance

Company:
Turner Construction Company

Location:

Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA

Division:
New Jersey Main

Job Type: Regular, Classification:
Experienced,

Education:

Finance/Accounting

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Lead all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of projects. Ensure all team members—project manager, superintendent, and engineer—follow Turner financial policy and procedures, and communicate any potential profitability or risk to management.

• Set up, lead, oversee and implement procedures to insure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable. Perform client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payment terms, billable and non‑reimbursable expenses, insurance and fee billing agreements, and approved billing rates for staff and/or trade labor.
• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensuring both meet the contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• Manage accounts payable for vendor invoice processing, ensuring proper sales and use tax are accounted for and keeping accounts up‑to‑date for assigned projects.
• Manage accounts payable for subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place before scheduling payments. Report any subcontractor payment issues to the project team.
• Manage month‑close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Update monthly project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with the project team.
• Manage project financial closeout along with the project team, ensuring final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements are met and agreed to by subcontractors before issuing final payments.
• Responsible for cash position reporting with respect to net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work in place, communicating any potential risks or profitability to the project team.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) for timely and accurate reporting.
• Understanding of accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management.
• Ability to perform cost analysis procedures.
• High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems applications and MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Self‑starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision in a complex and changing environment.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with an ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits, voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.