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Assistant Project Controller

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

About PARIC

Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.

At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’s Core Values

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting multiple accounting activities including the financial management and analysis of construction projects, job cost reporting, preparation of monthly customer pay applications, and month end closing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly customer pay applications, including all supporting backup and waivers required to ensure timely payments
  • Establish construction budgets and review contracts for financial deal points in order to safeguard assets and maximize potential profitability
  • Provide analysis and guidance to project teams, highlighting potential project risks and opportunities, to guide decision making across the organization; attend monthly job reviews
  • Prepare all month end journal entries relating to assigned construction projects
  • Work closely with project teams, providing financial support requested and becoming a trusted advisor
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the project accounting team, working to reduce/eliminate non-value added activities
  • Leverage expertise to determine best approach to organize and extract data from the current ERP system (CMiC) to create value-add reports and analysis for project teams
  • As needed, review, process and pay subcontractor invoices for assigned construction projects
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of accounting experience
  • Proven experience learning and utilizing multiple ERP systems with an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in the construction industry preferred

Preferred:

  • Strong leadership qualities along with the ability to effectively work across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge
  • Ability to apply background and experiences to new situations to implement change
  • A ‘hands on’ individual who is able to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, display a sense of urgency, as well as be detail orientated
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
  • Data driven; leverages reporting, analytics, and insights to generate meaningful financial strategies and solutions for project teams

Why Join Us?

  • We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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