Accountant

About the Company

Ferguson Construction is a premier Design-Build contractor that builds in the industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare industries throughout Ohio and Indiana. The Company has been in business for more than 100 years and continues to grow. Ferguson is headquartered in Sidney, Ohio. There are regional offices located in 3 Ohio cities: Sidney, Dayton and Columbus. There is also a regional office located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ferguson has been dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional quality and customer service since 1920. We believe in crafting spaces that enrich lives, enhance workplaces and celebrate communities. We pride ourselves on delivering transparency from concept to completion, and continuously finding better ways to build greater efficiency, certainty, and value into every project. Ferguson values its employees, similarly, placing a priority on helping them have a healthy work life balance. We support what our employees do outside of work with flexibility as needed.

About the Position

This is an on-site position. It can be based in Sidney, Dayton or Columbus, Ohio. Some travel is required, although it is minimal. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, and will support the regional operations team closely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare owner billings in accordance with contractual terms
• Ensure job costs are processed in accordance with internal control procedures
• Identify and communicate areas of financial risk
• Manage relationships with third party sub-contractors
• Manage relationships with the project management team to ensure exceptional levels of customer service and prompt payment
• Administer jobs with complex contractual issues independently (e.g. certified payroll reporting, diversity & inclusion participation, prevailing wage, and TIF requirements)
• Prepare cost-plus, cost-plus GMP, and Lump Sum billings
• Ensure all allowable costs are billed in a timely manner
• Track subcontractor lien waivers
• Coordinate the billing process with the project team

Position Requirements

1. A BS in Accounting is required

2. A minimum of 2 years' experience is required

3. Strong interpersonal skills are also a requirement because this professional will interact with project managers & subcontractors regularly