The Miller Group is a full-service real estate development company in southeastern Virginia. The company or its affiliates have acquired over 375 acres of property for commercial and residential developments for over two decades. This has generated over $300 million in development activity involving design-build, infrastructure, tenant improvements, and general construction.
Job Summary:
This full-time accounting position supports businesses by applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. The position provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, and maintains and readies business and financial transactions, all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.
Job Duties:
•Conduct thorough cost analyses of various business aspects, including construction costs, overhead expenses, and stored materials.
•Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for cost optimization.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor annual budgets.
•Assist in preparing financial forecasts and variance analyses (including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
•Support the month-end and year-end close process by performing account reconciliations and preparing journal entries.
•Monitor financial trends and key performance indicators to identify opportunities
•Contributes to preparing profit and loss statements and accounting reports.
•Maintain the integrity of financial data within the appropriate software solutions and develop procedures to ensure data integrity and quality.
•Promote a culture of operational excellence and accountability in managing business processes and activities.
•Prepares and distributes critical reporting to Senior Management and Executives.
•Prepares and distributes periodic and ad hoc reports accurately and timely.
•Design reports utilizing various report writers, focusing on Excel and software reporting tools.
•May assist business units with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.
•All other duties as assigned and associated with the company's day-to-day operation.
Preferred Qualifications:
•A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is required.
•3+ years’ experience in finance or corporate/private accounting
Technical and Professional Skills:
•Ability to organize and prioritize work and promptly respond to changing situations.
•Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
•Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
•Strong presentation skills with the ability to tailor communication style to the audience's needs.
•Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
•Strong problem-solving, documentation, research, and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills.
•Prior experience with construction software (Procore, Sage Intacct, HeavyJob) is desired but not required.
The Miller Group is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families, geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. The Miller Group offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
The Miller Group Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.