Onsite Project Accountant

The Berg Group is looking for a Project Accountant to join our team onsite in Odessa, TX! The Berg Group, a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest for over 50 years, offers integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Headquartered in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Austin, and Nashville, the company has been led by dedicated professionals.

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Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for working with the Sr. Project Accountant and closely with the Project Management function to accurately account for the cost, billing, and profitability of assigned projects. The Project Accountant will provide Project Managers with accurate financial information.

Experience and Qualifications Primary Responsibilities/Duties Maintain project-related records, including contracts, change orders and budgets

Assist project management with investigation of variances of actual project cost versus budget

Analyze project budget line items to determine necessary budget change orders

Regular follow up with project managers on aged change orders

Review and analyze projected versus actual billings.

Attend and participate in monthly review meetings with project managers

Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings

Issue monthly progress billings

Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing

Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices

Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
Develop and maintain lien documentation on portfolio of current projects

Work with project managers to reclass miscoded job expenses

Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching

Assist with preparation of monthly Sales & Use Tax reporting

Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations

Assist with annual audit for job related inquiries

Provide quality customer service to our internal and external customers

Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes

Provide back up to Accounts Payable Other special projects as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Broad knowledge of Cost Accounting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong organizational and time management orientation

Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work independently within a team environment

Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience.
1 – 3 years of related experience in construction accounting.

Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.

Plexxis software knowledge strongly preferred

Sales tax experience preferred

Sedentary Work Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.

Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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