Compensation Range (Northern California Only)

Salary:   $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility  Substance Abuse Screening Physical Exam (if applicable) Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

 

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—Hensel Phelps brings our clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

 

Position Description:

The Project Accountant will help support the project management staff while primarily supporting the Project Manager and Project Engineer.  The position will be located on site at our project in Sacramento. 

 

Position Qualifications:

Business or Accounting degree preferred.  Knowledge of construction accounting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage different personality types. Well organized and detail-oriented. A self-starter and great team player. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Must be willing to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of Excel.

 

Essential Duties:

Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing. Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers in performing project start-up, close-out, internal interim audits and maintaining the life cycle of projects. Work with staff to provide accurate billings to Owners in accordance with contract terms. Review project expenses to ensure accurate posting to projects. Reconcile cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems. Develop, manage and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Assist with monthly Margin Analysis and maintenance of Cash Flow Forecast. Assist with monthly reporting for Senior Management and Owner.

 

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).  

 

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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