Construction Accountant

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Accountant for our Alexandria, Virginia Office. This is an Onsite position.

What You'll Do

Specific responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following: 

•    Detailed review of multiple vendor invoices/pay applications, compiling and summarizing consolidated invoice packages for reimbursement. 

•    Ensuring draft invoices from billing are accurate based on the contract agreement requirements with the client/funding partners, identify any corrections needed, finalize invoice package submittals and track payment progress. 

•    Reconciling overall project payables and receivables to project budgets. 

•    Becoming familiar with all project agreement requirements, pay rates, allowable charges, and tracking any exceptions.  

•    Maintain quality control standards and procedures for generating accurate and precise project-related financial records using Oracle, spreadsheets, and software. 

•    Support the program document control specialist in compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, monitoring systems, and record retention. 

What You Need To Succeed

•    A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 

•    A minimum of 3 years of experience in private or public accounting. 

•    Excellent knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures. 

•    Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively and professionally. 

•    Working knowledge of the construction industry. 

•    Solid analytical and mathematical skills. 

•    Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe), with an Intermediate Level of experience in Excel a must with CMIC and Oracle Accounting software experience preferred.

•    Occasional Travel Required 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $67,509 to $105,622 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.