Overview:William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is currently hiring a Project Accountant in our Rockford, IL office.The Project Accountant is responsible for processing all financial aspects of each construction project assigned from project setup until closeout. The Project Accountant will work directly with the Project Manager to process all owner billings, subcontractor billings, change orders, cost projections, job cost adjustments, compliance, reporting and various other tasks for each project. The Project Accountant will be responsible for completing the following tasks efficiently and correctly while meeting all posted accounting deadlines. The Project Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller.Company Overview:With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities:
Responsible for project setup review in Viewpoint accounting system
Responsible for monthly owner billing in a variety of systems determined by the owner requirements
Responsible for the communication with each subcontractor at the beginning of the project to setup billing cutoff dates and procedures
Responsible for all subcontractor billing on a monthly basis including subcontractor invoice approval
Responsible for all additional billings determined by project type
Responsible for making all progress entries and job cost adjustments in accounting system at the direction of the Project Manager or Construction Controller
Responsible for preparing, reviewing and posting all job cost projections in accounting system with input from the Project Manager or Construction Controller
Responsible for the creation and processing of all subcontract change orders in accounting system as well as the review of all subcontract change orders created by the Project Manager
Responsible for the creation processing of owner change orders in accounting system
Responsible for monitoring outstanding Accounts Receivable as it relates to the project
Responsible for ensuring that all signed contract documentation (contracts and change orders) reconcile to the accounting system
Responsible for the creation and distribution of various project reporting to management and project team.
Responsible for the final project owner and subcontractor billing as well as using the project closeout checklist to close out each project successfully
Various additional project related tasks
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience in the Construction industry preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
What's in it for you:Financial Wellbeing
Compensation - $65,000 -$85,000 /year, commensurate with experience
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at .#LI-Hybrid#LI-DS1 Service Line (UKG) : Name: WCL-William Charles Construct