Accountant - Operational Finance (Self Performed Operations)-Louisiana

Position Overview Lead all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of the project. Ensure all team members, including the project manager, superintendent, and engineer, are following Turner financial policy and procedures, and communicate any potential profitability or risk to management. Reports to: Senior Accountant, Operational Finance or Accounting Manager, Operational Finance. Location & Travel Project located in Monroe, LA 71201 USA. Travel 90‑100% required. Relocation for the duration of the project is required for an advanced technology project in northern Louisiana. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Set up, lead, oversee and implement procedures to ensure client contractual requirements are met regarding billing and accounts receivable. Perform client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payment terms, billable and non‑reimbursable expenses, insurance agreements, fee billings, and approved billing rates for staff and/or trade labor. Regularly audit client billing and project ledger to ensure alignment with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policy. Manage accounts payable for vendor invoice processing, ensuring proper sales and use tax are accounted for and keeping accounts up to date for assigned projects. Handle subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are met prior to scheduling payments. Report any subcontractor payment issues to the project team. Manage month‑close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value. Update monthly project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with the project team. Manage project financial closeout along with the project team. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments. Provide cash position reporting with respect to net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work in place; communicate any potential risks or profitability to the project team. Assist with all internal and external audit requests. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Understand accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management. Able to perform cost analysis procedures. High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Strong proficiency with financial systems applications and MS Office, specifically Excel and Word. Self‑starter, adaptable, and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment. Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution. Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork, and integrity within a professional environment. Professional written and verbal communication skills. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of the hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on‑site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company