Project Accountant Jobs in Utah

Department: Corporate/Administrative
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will work with a forward-thinking accounting team that provides a supportive environment while we push you to grow as an efficient, effective, and accurate Project Accountant within a growing company requiring solid multi-directional communication skills. You must have a keen attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

- Project cost accounting (assist with project setup, verification, and reports)
- Ensure invoicing requirements are met by deadlines
- Help project managers achieve financially successful projects
- Support project audits
- Review and enter subconsultant invoices
- Analyze and report accounts receivable status and collection
- Assist team with process improvements
- Other accounting related duties as assigned
- Proficiency in MS Office, 10-key by touch
- Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices
- Outstanding attention to detail, proactive follow-up
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Professional appearance, written and verbal skills
- Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment as well as independently
- Anxious to learn and to help others
- Proactively seeks to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Reliable, self-motivated, positive attitude
- Strong communication and customer service skills

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field (or demonstrated proven equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of related work experience; engineering, construction, or architectural experience is highly preferred
- Preference given to those with Deltek software experience, especially Vantagepoint

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status