Construction Project Accounting & Controls

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Candidate can be located in St. Louis or Springfield, MO.

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

The Construction Project Accounting & Controls position reports to the Construction Business Manager and is responsible for the financial management of capital construction projects, including contracts, expenditures, compliance with internal controls, maintaining project financial records and reconciliation of multiple internal systems for a community within Mercy. This position works extensively with Mercy's Planning Design and Construction department, the Center of Excellence Fixed asset team and the community financial reporting department.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides project financial support to local Planning, Design & Construction team by:

• Requesting project funding and setting up projects in project tracking software
• Assisting with issuing, processing and tracking contracts
• Processing invoices and tracking expenditures against commitments
• Entering all project transactional data into project tracking software
• Assisting with budget maintenance
• Reconciling projects monthly using multiple internal software systems
• Issuing monthly financial reports to local teams and leadership
• Maintaining project financial files
• Reconciling commitments and closing out projects
• Preparing and submitting project depreciation schedules to Fixed Assets team
• Enforces compliance with internal process controls
• Assists in regular cashflow reporting of large capital construction projects
• Acts as liaison with local Finance department and local leadership
• Acts as liaison with internal and third-party auditors
• Completes fiscal year-end duties
• Completes special projects as directed by Construction Business Manager

Qualifications:

• Education: BS Degree in Finance or Accounting (or similar) or equivalent experience
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years.
• Other Skills:
  • Demonstrated knowledge with financial applications and processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on both a local and system level.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems.
  • Knowledgeable of underlying process flows;
  • Demonstrates developed analytical skills including identification of issues/opportunities and potential resolution.
  • Works independently;
  • Demonstrates appropriate prioritization, efficiency, and problem solving.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills and position specific applications

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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