Project Accountant

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Northlake, Texas
Accounting/Finance
On-Site
51739

Job Description
Overview

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. 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 Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. 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.

Job Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for performing basic to intermediate level accounting duties of assigned projects, such as revenue recognition, transactional accounting, Typically, responsible for basic analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting. Also responsible for working closely with management to provide financial insight on the performance of assigned projects. Provides resolution of issues. Ensures the project complies with contractual obligations, as appropriate. Works under close supervision.


Responsibilities
Completes or assists in postings, allocations, accruals and monthly reports for projects.

Researches and resolves basic to moderately complex invoice matters.

Monitors cash collections by actively communicating aging risk to project management to determine necessary collection actions.

May communicate with clients regarding past due invoices.

Reviews revenue recognition on project income statement for accuracy and identifies deviations from budget compared to forecast.

Communicates project financial information to management for assigned projects. Identifies and communicates material variances.

Updates business systems with project budget and current project forecasted costs.

Assists with monthly forecast and annual budget.

Works as a liaison between group and Corporate stakeholders.

Will be involved with all aspects of the income statement and balance sheet for the supported business unit.

Assists in monthly closing activities and recording transactions.

Completes monthly and quarterly Corporate reporting and deliverables.

Occasional travel is required


Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field of study.

3+ years of project controls experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

High attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills.

General knowledge of accounting software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications
Viewpoint ERP a plus.

Qlik BI tool

Physical Demands Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and on project sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers/scanners. This position requires light exertion, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
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