What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Accountant position at Mobile Communications America Inc?
MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant in Arlington, TX to support our fast-growing Data division.
MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Monitoring the financial progress of construction projects, investigating variances, and ensuring billings are issued to customers in a timely fashion and according to the terms and conditions of the contract.
- Review contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with financial terms and identify customer requirements.
- Managing monthly revenue recognition for assigned projects and regions.
- Creating and managing all construction project-related billings to customers with coordination with project managers. Setting up new customers and new projects for billing with internal and customer systems.
- Preparing AIA documents and lien waivers.
- Calculating and managing monthly sales commissions.
- Issuing subcontractor purchase orders.
- Maintaining project-related records, including contracts, supplements, and change orders.
- Working closely with internal sales and operations team to verify, set up, and process new orders.
- Following up on past due accounts receivable.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:
- 2-5 years of experience with billing processes.
- Construction experience required.
- Successful experience managing project billing and financials within a construction project-driven business.
- Knowledge and understanding of construction accounting principles including percent complete accounting and AIA billing processes.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently against deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
- The ability to learn and use new technology/systems quickly.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail must be natural talents.
- Ability to work in an open office environment.
YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.
DIRECT REPORTS:
No Direct Reports
WHO WE ARE
Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service isn’t just a motto for MCA, it’s an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.
NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are “better together.”
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