Senior Accountant (Dallas, TX) - Austin Commercial

Company: Austin Industries
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference when it comes to building iconic structures? Are you looking to put your strong accounting skills to use for a company who builds hospitality, healthcare, aviation, high-rise, mixed-use and higher education structures? Austin Commercial is currently seeking a SeniorAccountant to be located at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented professionals that want to excel with us.DutiesThe Senior Accountant will be responsible for revenue recognition on projects/contracts assigned according to GAAP (percentage completion method), Performance Reporting policy, and other applicable company policy. This role will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting SG departmental costs, budgeting, forecasting, issue financial statements and analyzing financial results on a monthly basis.Responsibilities: Act as an arm of the various jobsite offices to receive information pertinent to project revenue recognition as a whole on a monthly basis.Complete a variety of journal entries and other responsible accounting functions requiring double entry bookkeeping.Set up new jobs (contracts) and close completed jobs (contracts) in CMiC.Review for accuracy of budgets, costs, quantities, and projections on monthly job cost reports for projects/contracts assign to ensure integrity of the cost accounting system.Balance current contract amounts to job cost budgets.Balance costs from various accounting modules in CMiC, e.g. subcontract ledger to job cost (Earned Cost Report).Verify batches are journal entries are posted correctly.Review Earned Cost Reports for projects/contracts assigned to ensure budgeted, earned/installed, and projected quantities are accurate as a method to verify the reasonableness of percent complete recognized by each of the cost items.Review projected costs and final projected profits prepared by respective project managers for reasonableness and accuracy according to applicable contract terms and company policy.Calculate and input projected revenues for projects/contracts assigned according to applicable contract terms and company policy.Verify earned revenue and profit (fee) on Fee Calculation Backpage and Contract Schedule for job-to-date for accuracy for projects/contracts assigned.Enter journal entries as required, such as cost accruals, stored materials (Material on Hand), etc. for projects/contracts assigned.Analyze costs/billings in excess and margin fluctuations to identify any anomalies or discrepancies, and adequately resolve with responsible parties.Requires communication on a daily basis with Field Office Managers, Project Managers, and Regional Managers through phone and written mediums.Assist with periodic audits conducted by Internal Audit and annual audits by an outside CPA firm. Provide all the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner.Responsible for reconciling GL accounts and analyzing variances.Prepare monthly reports for overhead departments, and review with respective department managers.Prepare necessary reports for regular company management meetings, other departments in the company, and outside entities, such as sureties, banks and survey agencies.Participate in the verification process of data integrity at accounting system enhancements, upgrades or changes.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in AccountingMaster's Degree and/or CPA highly preferred5+years' of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a job cost environmentExperience in the construction industry is preferred, but not requiredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsMaster's degree and/or CCIFP a plusWe offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about Austin, please go tohttps://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.About Austin CommercialBecome an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial's employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin's industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!An Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAustin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.No Agency Inquiries PleaseAustin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates' names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates' names, or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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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