Accountant - Data Center Construction - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, , United States

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant (various levels) to be located on one of our data center projects in Port Washington, WI. · The Accountant is responsible for compiling and monitoring moderately complex financial data to prepare financial statements and reports, or to pr ...

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant (various levels) to be located on one of our data center projects in Port Washington, WI.

The Accountant is responsible for compiling and monitoring moderately complex financial data to prepare financial statements and reports, or to process salaried employee payroll, with minimum supervision. Responsibilities in this role will vary based upon assigned department, but may include: payroll preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger transactions, accruals, fixed assets and/or project accounting. 

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

Finance Responsibilities

• Respond to and perform audit-related tasks, as directed
• Create cost codes, facilitate work orders and cost packages, reconcile vendor payment summary and prepare cost reporting for assigned project(s)
• Prepare and reconcile monthly progress billings for clients
• Code and process voucher information for assigned project(s)
• Respond to cash receipt inquiries
• Create monthly account balance reconciliations
• Assist with monthly profit projection process, as needed
• Identify invoice, payables and receivables discrepancies; collaborate with project team to resolve
• Submit subcontractor monthly progress payments to project team
• Review contract(s) for release of retainage; notify project team of upcoming releases
• Verify invoice extensions, discount information, sales tax, payable and retainage information prior to payment processing; distribute vendor payments
  

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Report hours for payroll processing; balance hours with customer billings and validate cost codes
• Analyze bank statement activity; summarize daily reports for management review
• Obtain and confirm purchase card coding
• Complete month-end closing responsibilities
• Collaborate with project team(s) to resolve discrepancies between invoice and commitments, validate cost information and reporting, perform subcontractor audits, respond to owner audits, prepare billings for equipment and hours, and maintain accurate and complete contract files
  
• Create payment groups, print checks and submit wire transfers
• Set up, monitor, and close out work orders and cost packages
  
• Validate invoice extensions and discount information prior to processing payment; distribute vendor payment(s)
• Process daily and weekly assigned reports

Payroll Responsibilities

• Complete payroll processing for assigned salary employees
• Maintain system employee records, including updates to benefits, employment status changes and compensation adjustments
• Complete and submit federal and state tax reports, state unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and other reports and payments within established deadlines
• Collaborate with Human Resources to create new employee payroll records, confirm accuracy of benefit setup and adhere to applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records
• Test routine system updates in the payroll processing system
• Identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives to payroll management

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • A minimum of three years' of accounting, payroll and/or invoice experience is strongly preferred 
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is required 
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
    
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
    
  • Ability to manage time appropriately 
  • Demonstrate initiative, independent judgement, and analytical 
• Technology:
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite 
    •  Ability to set up and perform functions in Excel (i.e. pivot tables, vlookup, formulas)
  • Ability to learn other specific software (JDE, electronic filing system, etc.) and the interplay between the designated job costing system
    
  • Training will be provided on company standards

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.  

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