Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

The project accountant is responsible for managing the WIP reporting process across all divisions of the company. This role supports accurate financial reporting by collaborating with project managers to analyze costs, monitor variances, and ensure data integrity. In addition, the project accountant performs a variety of project-related administrative functions to support effective project management.

What Would You Do As A Project Accountant?

Compile WIP report and reconcile to general ledger

Research any discrepancies, issues or large variances

Ensure accuracy of job costing

Accurate phase codes

Payroll to correct place at correct rate

Perform allocations to jobs

Provide support as needed related to projects for annual audit

Pull support to provide to owners for project audits

Set up new jobs in ERP

Ensure proper documentation

Close jobs as needed

Other duties as assigned.

Experience And Education Required

Associates degree or two-year equivalent in business administration, accounting or related field required and a minimum of five (5) years of accounting and finance related experience required. Accounting experience in the construction industry strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Needed

Data entry and general mathematical skills are required. Proficient in applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office, Internet, and database programs. Able to embrace Journey Group core values. Able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Able to display customer focus and professionalism and be part of a strong team. Able to analyze information, paying special attention to detail. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines. Able to think independently and problem solve. Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made. A majority of work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment. Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently. Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Benefits You Will Experience With Journey Group

At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and benefits. We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus, and Spanish / English bilingual premium pay. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program. We want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave. As a Project Accountant, you will be eligible for a company provided cell phone and clothing allowance.

Our team needs you! If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.