Accountant in Fargo, North Dakota

Spherion Fargo is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant with expertise in Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting and AlA invoicing to join a local team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking project costs, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and assisting with financial planning for multiple construction projects.

Salary: $54-70k/year DOE

Benefits: Health, dental, vision and term life insurance, holiday pay and PTO, 401k with discretionary employer match

Responsibilities:
-Maintain and reconcile WIP schedules to ensure accurate project cost tracking
-Analyze WIP reports to assess project profitability and identify variances
-Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms
-Prepare and update percentage-of-completion accounting schedules
-Complete monthly job cost reporting and forecasting
-Prepare AIA progress payment applications per contract terms
-Ensure all invoices comply with contract schedules, retainage, and lien waiver requirements
-Coordinate with project managers and clients to resolve billing discrepancies
-Track and process change orders and ensure timely updates to the billing process
-Reconcile project billings and payments to general ledger accounts
-Process subcontractor and vendor payments, ensuring compliance with lien waivers and retention policies
-Manage job cost allocations and review purchase orders and subcontract agreements
-Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
-Complete month-end and year-end closings, ensuring proper revenue recognition
-Work with external auditors on project financials and compliance reporting
-Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry standards
-Assist with budgeting and forecasting for multiple projects
-Ensure proper allocation of labor costs to construction projects
-Complete certified payroll compliance (if applicable)
-Run Weekly Payroll

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
-Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience (Construction Industry preferred)

-Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, WIP accounting and AlA invoicing
-Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting
-Strong knowledge of job cost accounting
-Familiarity with construction contracts, retainage, and change orders
-Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks, Foundation, CMiC, or similar)
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
-Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

-Strong communication skills for interacting with project managers, subcontractors, and clients

Preferred Qualifications:
-CPA or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) certification
-Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting
-Familiarity with lien waivers, retention, and compliance reporting