Accountant - Project

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams , which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.

MasTec Power Delivery is a purpose-driven organization. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Power Delivery is a segment of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000

Responsibilities

• General Ledger accounting – Journal entries, account reconciliations, and job cost entries. Preparation and entry of monthly accruals, including payroll and revenue. Participate in preparation of monthly reporting packages.
• POC (percentage of completion) accounting for multiple projects – Develop project budgets in coordination with estimators and operations, maintain project contract files, set up jobs and budgets within Timberline.
• Monitor projects (budget vs. actual / work with operations)
• Forecasting – Develop project estimates to complete in coordination with operations, participate in preparation of monthly forecasts including backlog/pipeline analysis.
• Analyze project P&Ls variances and identify areas requiring additional analyses or improvement. Monitor costs charged to projects to ensure accuracy and make correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Participate in the development and documentation of accounting controls/processes.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and/ or Work Experience:

• 3 to 5 years “hands on” accounting experience in construction or project management environment
• Thorough understanding of GAAP accounting principles as such relates to job cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation a plus
• Previous Timberline accounting and project management system experience a plus
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities
• Professional demeanor; remain calm and emotionally controlled under pressure
• Detailed oriented and high attention to accuracy
• Solid mathematical skills
• Comfortable with working in a non-traditional office environment
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills
• Strong Excel skills with a working knowledge of pivot tables/formulas and presenting financial information clearly and professionally.
• Audit and SOX experience a plus