Job Details
Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Golden Valley, MN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Accounting
Description
RJM Construction was founded on a simple principle: to serve the client. Commitment to realizing our clients vision continues to be the driving force behind our work. Our people drive that visionary change.
Headquartered in the Twin Cities, RJM Construction has more than 150 staff members and an annual construction volume of $256 million. We specialize in community, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects, serving clients throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. Our expertise includes general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services.
Currently RJM has an opening for a Construction Accountant. This position is responsible for providing accounting, analysis and financial support to the construction project team. They will serve as the key financial liaison for the team as it relates to customer billings, vendor/subcontractor invoice processing and financial project closeout.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different than what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed love to learn more about you.
Essential Accountabililities:
- Process subcontractor applications for payment and vendor invoices for project manager approval
- Gain an understanding of the sales/use tax implications for assigned projects
- Prepare monthly billings for assigned projects and ensure all cost are billed in a timely manner
- Work with project managers to ensure timely collection of customer invoices.
- Provide assistance to the project team in complying with various contractual requirements.
- Subcontractor lien waiver tracking and collection of final statements of contract
- Accurately allocate the project into Viewpoint to complete job setup
- Run certified payroll on a per job basis, as required
- Enter and monitor daily cash receipts
- Perform daily deposits and post to Vista
- Project audit and annual audit support as needed
- Release retainage for check runs
- Analyze and notify project management staff (PM/PX) of labor cost overages early in the project
- Make deposits and post to electronic systems on a timely basis.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the project cost report and assist Project Manager with financial processes
- Respond to subcontractor/vendor inquiries
- Demonstrates ability to build and maintain solid working relationships with project management for assigned projects as well as the greater organization as a whole.
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Qualifications
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Education:
- Bachelors or Associates degree in business, accounting or finance. Experience may be substituted for degree.
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years of previous construction accounting experience, preferably with a background in multiple complex projects
Demonstrated Technical Competencies to include:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Viewpoint Construction Software experience preferred
- Procore software experience preferred
- Understanding of Minnesota lien laws
Demonstrated Professional Competencies to include:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team oriented; flexible, professional who enjoys new challenges
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