[Hiring] Construction Project Accountant @Ehvert

Role Description

Construction Project Accountant supports projects by overseeing job cost accounting, monitoring budgets, and ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date. The role involves:

• Preparing and reviewing financial reports
• Interacting with clients and external stakeholders
• Keeping projects' budgets on track
• Working closely with project managers and internal teams
• Identifying issues and providing financial insights
• Supporting informed decision-making

Success in this role requires:

• Strong finance analysis and budgeting skills
• Experience using Excel and its formulas at an advanced level
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• English language, level B2 - upper intermediate or higher
• A bachelor’s/master's degree in accounting or a related field of study
• Minimum 3−4 years of experience working in a similar or related position
• Advanced bookkeeping and accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Knowledge of construction accounting and general construction processes is an asset
• Ability to book monthly accounting entries and understand budgeting
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online is beneficial
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting is nice to have
• Ability to work under time pressures
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and effectively manage time while maintaining confidentiality

Requirements

• Monitor project costs and budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial plans
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to provide accurate financial information to management
• Ensure job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general
• Provide information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.)
• Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Construction Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation
• Enter all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information
• Collaborate with key people to process monthly billings to owners and run projected final cost report

Benefits

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Engaging positions on unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training
• Opportunity to develop and grow your professional skills
• Supportive dynamic environment
• Competitive hourly rate in USD
• Ability to collaborate remotely
• English classes made available

Company Description

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.