Project Accountant

Centuri Group, Inc.•Naperville, IL

3d•$73,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Through our seven trusted brand working together - Canyon, Linetec, National, NEUCO, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we provide manpower and specialized equipment to build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure that powers daily life. Our crews live and work in communities across North America, making the impact of what we do personal. Our Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years’ experience in project accounting
3+ years’ experience in billing and receivables
Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents

Responsibilities

Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership
Prepare reports on project profitability
Monitor and report on project budgets
Create all project-related billings to customers
Research and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing
Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
Respond to requests for more detail from customers
Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
Compile information for internal and external auditors
Perform other duties as requested by leadership