Senior Project Accountant

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

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Role Summary

The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for capturing, analyzing and reporting information and data relating to manufacturing operating costs, including labor and materials, gross margin, scrap/waste rates, inventory accuracy, and trends in product lines, customers and sales, for the purposes of: (i) ensuring accurate financial reporting; (ii) controlling manufacturing costs; and (iii) supporting operational decision-making.

This role works closely with plant operations management, supply chain and finance leadership, as well as sales leadership, to improve cost visibility and savings, operating margins, drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen inventory control and accuracy.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT ACCOUNTING FAMILY – CORE

Identify, develop and implement financial reporting for manufacturing operations.

Monitor and reconcile inventory and oversee inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.

Evaluate and support the implementation of a new manufacturing-oriented ERP system.

Prepares, examines and analyzes project cost accounting records and reports.

Performs any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity.

Assists project team with interpreting financial key performance indicators.

Prepares owner billing in compliance with the terms and conditions of the owner contract, on a monthly, interim or milestone basis.

Compiles all required back-up documentation for owner billings.

Monitors status of owner payment for compliance with contract terms and follow up as needed.

Assists with month-end reconciliation, including unbilled reports.

Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed.

Assists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.

Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are complete and ready to close.

Identifies opportunities for process improvements and establishes appropriate documentation.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

Provides project accounting support for larger, more complex projects.

Investigates and independently resolves issues related to project accounting data or processes.

Capable of functioning as owner of special projects from conceptualization through implementation.

Packages and presents project financial recommendations, along with analysis, to project team leaders.

May provide mentorship, coaching, oversight, or direct management of other Project Accountants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Basic understanding of construction contracts

Communication skills, verbal and written

Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills

Proficiency with ERP and payment workflow systems

Proficiency with Bluebeam Revue

Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner

Ability to understand and implement best practice standards

Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Ability to articulate issues in the ERP system to the IT team

Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Ability to respond quickly and efficiently, within 24 hours

Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Required)

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

5+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting (Required)

Strong proficiency with ERP platforms and manufacturing operating systems, with the ability to leverage technology to support efficient production operations (preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds

Typically travel is not required

Normal office environment or jobsite office

Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***