Provides accurate and timely billing, collection, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting on construction projects with minimal assistance.
Essential Functions
Performs day to day project accounting operations
Reviews field reporting for reasonableness and accuracy as compared to estimate, submitted documentation and customer records.
Researches and codes receiving tickets
Approves, codes and processes invoices from subcontractors and suppliers per project terms
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on estimated and actual costs for construction projects for the project team, management, external audits and customer contract requirements
Bills, collects and reports to customer per contract terms
Scans and files documentation into the electronic and/or physical job file
Prepares reports
Enters data for weekly/monthly cost and variance reports
Prepares and reviews weekly/monthly cost and variance reports
Prepares or assists with monthly Cost-To-Complete reports
Communicates with internal/external customers.
Answers inquiries professionally via phone, email or in-person.
Visits job sites to review completed work as needed
Attends various meetings before, during and after project completion
Develops effective relationships internally with field, operations and estimating personnel and externally with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
Promotes and maintains safe work environment.
Wears all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE)
Education Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent work experience in a cost accounting or accounting position
Experience Qualifications
1+ years experience in heavy highway construction industry preferred
1+ years experience with accounting software (i.e. Vista, QuickBooks, Timberline)
Skills and Abilities
Communication
Decision Making/Decision Quality
Ability to work unassisted in current version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) or equivalent
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Travel to field offices, job sites and other area offices is expected on a regular basis, however, extended travel requiring overnight stays is not commonly expected
Clerical, indoor office environment that includes standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, phones, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
Some exposure to construction job sites, including inclement weather, noise, moving traffic
Sits at a desk 8-6 hours a day
Looks at a computer screen 6-8 hours a day
About Milestone Contractors
Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
