Prevailing Wage Accountant

ABOUT MORTENSON As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let's Redefine Possible SUMMARY Mortenson is seeking a Prevailing Wage Accountant that will provide prevailing wage reporting support to multiple teams overseeing completion of a construction project. This individual will serve as a key liaison between the Finance department and the project teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Review the construction contract requirements for assigned projects Attend project kickoff meetings to ensure alignment on requirements with project team Ensure weekly reporting is completed in a timely manner per the contract requirements Log payment shortfalls per the contract terms Support contractually required monitoring by third parties as required by the contract Audit setup of LCP Tracker Review project settings for accuracy Review the wage determination data for accuracy Process weekly payroll reports in LCP Tracker Load payroll information into LCP Tracker Review data for accuracy and completeness Work with project teams and payroll to resolve any payment issues Review apprentice data to ensure accurate payment and classification Elevate awareness of financial implications Generate Reporting out of LCP Tracker to support customer billing requirements Weekly Payroll Reports Weekly Apprentice Reports Other duties as assigned, including: Answer general questions on prevailing wage or LCP Tracker Represent Mortenson's best interests in working with project auditors Assist with annual and special audits as necessary Review team member set ups as needed Review timecard reports prior to processing QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience in project accounting Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably with construction accounting Detail orientation and organizational skills sufficient to support multiple concurrent projects Construction-related business exposure helpful; especially knowledge of prevailing wage and LCP Tracker Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably with construction accounting Experienced supporting a large number of 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 Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. #LI-BS1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.