Position Description
Brecke Mechanical Contractors is family-owned and has been committed to serving Eastern Iowa for over 60 years. We are an established contracting company that serves a variety of customers across many industries, including commercial, industrial, medical, manufacturing, education, retail, and build-to-suit.
B.G. Brecke, Inc. is growing rapidly and seeking a reliable and motivated Construction Accountant to join our dedicated team. This new role will be instrumental in using vast knowledge of accounting in the construction industry. The Construction Accountant will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities, including budgeting, job costing, financial reporting, and internal audits within the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Apply job costing methodology to accurately allocate expenses and costs to specific projects.
2. Manage the preparation and completion of lien waivers in accordance with project and legal requirements.
3. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate reconciliation of other financial accounts as needed.
4. Track capital asset purchases, including large equipment and vehicles, for proper depreciation accounting.
5. Support and coordinate internal audits related to workers’ compensation, local unions, and other compliance areas.
6. Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including loan reconciliations, depreciation schedules, and labor accruals.
7. Develop and maintain reporting tools to monitor outstanding items, job status (open/closed), and accounts receivable hold lists.
8. Oversee accounting functions for three subsidiary entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
9. Provide general accounting support, including downloading and organizing financial and loan statements, retrieving bank information, and performing data entry in spreadsheets as required.
This is NOT a remote position and requires you to be on-site Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with the opportunity for some flexibility.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience in accounting required.
2. Experience in union, trades, construction, or manufacturing accounting and ERP software a plus.
Work Traits
1. Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to self-motivate.
2. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to interruptions in a fast-paced environment, and consistently meet deadlines.
3. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
4. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices.
B.G. Brecke, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
