Project Operations Accountant

Mortenson

Project Operations Accountant providing accounting and financial support for construction project teams. Key liaison between Finance and Accounting department and project teams.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,900 - $109,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review construction contract requirements for assigned projects, utilize contract summaries for daily work, and perform budget allocations as required. Assist with various contract requirements, such as certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, and maintaining project insurance. Track subcontractor lien waivers if necessary.
Process receivables to ensure favorable project cash flow, prepare cost-plus project billings, respond to customer or project manager inquiries, ensure cash receipts are posted correctly, and work with the project team to assure timely payment receipt. May prepare and enter lump sum billings into the system.
Process payables with an understanding of sales and use tax requirements, provide new vendor setup information, coordinate payments and daily issuances, set up new subcontracts, process subcontractor applications, review equipment pre-bill reports, and ensure all project costs are processed.
Conduct project cost analyses and reporting for the project team and Manager/Supervisor of Project Finance Operations prepare specialized reporting for assigned projects, assist with monthly financial projections, and identify any issues impacting project costs.
Understand labor cost components in the project’s geographic area, including union agreements, benefit programs, and prevailing wage requirements. Ensure new craft labor team members are in the system, maintain team member files, capture and report hours weekly, and review certified payroll reports for accuracy.
Answer general questions on PCIM policy or system, represent Mortenson’s best interests with project auditors, assist with annual and special audits, and support annual physical inventory procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Detail orientation and organizational skills sufficient to support multiple concurrent projects
Construction-related business exposure helpful; especially knowledge of percentage of completion accounting and construction contracts
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably with construction accounting
Experienced supporting many team members
Proficiency in working on the computer in Microsoft Office, Email and Calendar systems, and PowerPoint
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, as well as experience with ERP accounting applications
Strong working knowledge of basic office equipment
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to be highly organized

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingbudget allocationcost analysisfinancial projectionspayroll reportingvendor setupsubcontractor applicationspercentage of completion accountingconstruction contractssales and use tax

Soft Skills

detail orientationorganizational skillscommunication skillsteam supportproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailinterpersonal skillscustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Business Administration