Wgu
Construction & Development Accountant
Salt Lake City, UT · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$83k-$124kDetected 2 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ReportingConstruction Management
About the role
- Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
- Communication & Influence: - Serves as a key liaison among developers, contractors, architects, lenders, consultants, and accounting teams. - Communicates project financial status and risk exposure to management and stakeholders.
- Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
Responsibilities
- Develops and recommends financial controls and project accounting procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
- Supports process improvements and training related to construction accounting and draw administration.
- Reviews and validates construction pay applications against the approved Schedule of Values (SOV).
Requirements
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, project budgeting, and draw administration.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, lien waiver processes, and change order management.
- experience and training
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Understanding of construction lending and draw compliance requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in construction accounting, project accounting, real estate development, or related financial operations.
- Experience reviewing construction draws, pay applications, and project budgets preferred.
Nice to have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related certification preferred.
- Experience working with construction lenders, developers, or commercial real estate organizations.
- Knowledge of AIA G702/G703 forms and construction draw processes preferred.
- Additional Requirements
- Position & Application Details
- Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses
- accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
- Experience with ERP systems, project accounting systems, or construction accounting software preferred.
Compensation
- $82,700.00 - $124,000.00
- Validates construction pay applications, monitors project budgets, coordinates with lenders, architects, contractors, and consultants, and ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with contractual and loan requirements.
- Exercises independent judgment when evaluating construction pay applications and financial documentation.
Company info
- Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
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