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Company Summary

MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Project Controls Associate is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing compliance with accounting processes, policies, and best practices. Primary duties include reviewing and evaluating budgets, job costs, cost controls, cost reports, and other financial operating reports while presenting findings to management. This position supports the Operations team and works with other Accounting team members and personnel from all departments. 

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls related to project accounting.
• Responsible for recording and reconciliation of all general ledger transactions and related accounts.
• Review, prepare, and document analysis of project estimates to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for project cost tracking, analysis, and reporting for decision support.
• Perceive current construction industry best practices and implement relevant changes.
• Coordinate and lead monthly financial and job status review meetings with clients and internal project Team.
• Understand contract terms and conditions, knowledgeable of contractual requirements, and recognize discrepancies.
• Work on special projects as requested; assist with external and internal audit preparation.
• Interface with Project Managers and management on all aspects of construction accounting.

Minimum

• Experience with Project Management, financial controls, experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles.
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven, and self-motivated.
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.  

Minimum

• Experience with Project Management, financial controls, experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles.
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven, and self-motivated.
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.