Job Accountant

Summary: Whitaker Construction Company, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction. The Job Accountant will support the finance department by reviewing budgets, approving invoices, and ensuring timely billing and payment collection while also improving internal controls and efficiencies. Responsibilities: - Champion the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values in every action and decision: Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team - Review and code invoices for approval and provide invoices to the project manager for approval - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner - Process job cost adjustments in the accounting system - Coordinate master service agreements and lien waivers in conjunction with the project manager, project engineer, and Vendor Compliance Specialist - Set up purchase orders and subcontract agreements at job inception - Ensure quantity adjustments and run projections are accounted for and entered in the accounting system in collaboration with the project engineer - Manage change order compliance and process, including input to the accounting system, estimating system updates, and contract tie-out - Set up new job phases as requested by the project engineer and project manager - Understand State Construction Registry (SCR) and Lien Waiver forms to provide support to compliance and accounts payable - Participate in pre-construction meetings, both internal and external - Provide financial reporting and weekly scorecard updates in coordination with the project engineer and project manager - Assist with the development of project budgets and forecasts - Provide sound accounting and budgetary advice to job owners and stakeholders in relation to project financials - Maintain project files for audit-ready purposes - Assist with month-end close for areas of responsibility - Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in, or starting in the near future toward, a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word - Must be able to work independently with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks - Strong attention to detail - Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience using Viewpoint (Vista) and Bid2Win software is preferred Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Viewpoint Vista, Bid2Win, Construction budgeting, Invoice processing, Vendor reconciliation, Job cost accounting, Financial reporting, Project budgeting, Lien waiver forms, State Construction Registry Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success., Competitive wages., Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance., 401K and Match, Paid Holidays., Paid Personal Days., Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)., Referral Bonuses., Employee Assistance Program (EAP).