Accountant

The Berg Group is looking for an Accountant to join our team in Chaska, MN! The Berg Group, a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest for over 50 years, offers integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Headquartered in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Sacramento, and Carlsbad, the company has been led by dedicated professionals. If you want to learn more, please visit our About page on our Berg website at https://berggroup.us/about

Summary

The Accountant will work closely with the Assistant Controller to assist with accurate financial reporting. The Accountant will also assist to accurately account for the billing and cost of assigned projects. This is a key role at the Berg Group, providing great customer service to our Project Management team, General Contractors and Suppliers.

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• Prepare month end journal entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices
• Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
• Approval of contracts/change orders/budgets
• Work with project managers to reclass miscoded job expenses
• Perform credit references for potential new clients
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching
• Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports
• Provide quality customer service to our internal and external clients
• Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes
• Other special projects as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Cost Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time management orientation
• Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience.
• 1 - 3 years of related experience in accounting.
• Experience in construction accounting (general contractor or specialty sub-contractor) a plus
• Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Sales tax experience a plus
• Plexxis software experience a plus
  
  

Sedentary Work

• Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.
• Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
  
  

Compensation Information

• Annualized Salary Range: $62,000-$70,000
• 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision & PTO
  
  

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Berg Group does not accept recruiting agency solicitations