Mears Group, INC.

Project Controller

 Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas, electric, and telecom industries.  We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources.  As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and above all a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.  

SR Accountant/Project Controller

Mears Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Accountant with proven leadership skills who will play an integral role in the financial management of a large construction project. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Works with Operations and Accounting to ensure proper consideration and execution of job setup based on the contract terms, billing, and internal reporting and performance management requirements.
  • Ensures completeness of cost, billing, and contract value modifications through interaction with transaction processing teams and project teams.
  • Serves as accounting liaison to project operations, when necessary; and provides deep functional knowledge of project objectives, risks, strategies, and performance expectations.
  • Assists Accounting to ensure the completeness and accuracy of monthly project forecasts.
  • Experience managing, controlling, and distributing all project documentation.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain construction management system, including setting up projects (jobs), budgets, job costs, cost codes, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and various construction progress reports.
  • Coordinate/interface with cost accounting system software provider.
  • Timely, Accurate Reconciliation & Closing of Month End/Year End of Accounting Modules
  • A/R Billing & Reconciliations, Cash Management
  • Prepare & Analyze Work-In-Progress Reports & Job Cost Analysis Reports
  • Meet with Senior & Project Management to Review Job Status & Performance Against Budget
  • Analyze Actual vs. Expected Results, Identifying the Cause of s Variance or Trend
  • Preparation & Coordination of External Audits & Reviews

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or CMA Preferred
  • 5+ Years of Hands-On Accounting Experience
  • Background in Construction Accounting & Experience with Construction Accounting Software
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent Analytical & Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Written, Verbal Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant corporate policies management agreements, customer service contracts, and general contracts for terms.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction contracts, lien releases, and other pertinent construction documents.
  • Project accounting/ project controls experience with multi-year design and construction projects, specifically within the EPC space > $100M
  • Spectrum experience is a plus.

 Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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