Senior Project Accountant (INTERNAL ONLY _ Promotional opportunity)

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

As a Senior Project Accountant, you will oversee the financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proactive management throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll partner closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to track budgets, forecast results, analyze risks and opportunities, and provide clear financial insight that supports successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Financial Management: Own the financial lifecycle of complex projects, especially GMP contracts. Lead all billing activities, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and timely submission with full backup and lien documentation. Partner with Project Managers to own project forecasts, monitor costs vs. budgets, and assess profitability against the GMP cap. Identify risks, opportunities, and cost trends early, helping the team mitigate issues and capture savings. Collaborate directly with customers on audits, billing reviews, and change order reconciliations. Maintain clear visibility into pending changes, exposure logs, and project cash flow—owning DSO and driving timely collections. Work closely with Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate coding, strong cost controls, and consistent documentation through project closeout.
• Leadership & Training: Mentor Project Accountants providing guidance on billing, forecasting, and financial analysis. Review work for accuracy, support onboarding, and help standardize team practices. May manage a small team.
• Process Improvement: Partner with Finance leadership to create and roll out consistent project accounting processes, tools, and templates that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Systems & Data: Develop deep knowledge of JD Edwards and become the Excel expert for project tracking tools. Use Power BI insights effectively and support alignment of data across systems.
• Procurement Alignment: Partner with Procurement and Operations to strengthen buyout tracking, PO accuracy, and cost accruals. Help define how Project Accountants support purchasing strategy.
• Compliance & Audit: Maintain adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements. Act as first contact for project audit requests and help ensure strong documentation controls.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner across Finance, Operations, and Project Management to share insights, streamline workflows, and resolve issues.
• Continuous Growth: Contribute to developing team standards, training content, and performance metrics. Over time, transition from hands-on execution to a leadership and oversight role. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of construction accounting for GMP, cost-plus, and T&M projects.
• Proficient in complex billings, reconciliations, and project profitability tracking.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of JD Edwards; familiar with Power BI reporting.
• Experienced in training, mentoring, and supporting accounting team members.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Process-minded with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• High integrity and professionalism in all internal and external interactions.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of current financial accounting concepts and methods.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years project accounting experience in construction or a similar industry.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, including GMP & cost-plus.
• Experience mentoring others and improving financial processes and reporting accuracy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.