Job Description

Location: Ukraine, Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term) 

Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, a US-based company is seeking an experienced independent contractor (self-employed professional) for a long-term contractual engagement. This role is not limited to a single project and involves ongoing collaboration based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent business entity under a formal independent contractor agreement. 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience. 

Role Summary:

Construction Project Accountant supports projects by overseeing job cost accounting, monitoring budgets, and ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date. The role involves preparing and reviewing financial reports, managing billings, and entering all project-related financial transactions into the accounting system. Working closely with project managers and internal teams, the role helps identify issues, provide financial insights, and support informed decision-making. Success in this role requires strong bookkeeping skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company.
• Engaging positions on unique, cutting-edge data center projects.
• Comprehensive training
• Opportunity to develop and grow your professional skills
• Supportive dynamic environment.
• Competitive hourly rate in USD
• Ability to collaborate remotely 
• English classes made available

What we expect (requirements) 

• English language, level B2 - upper intermediate or higher
• A bachelor’s/master's degree in accounting or a related field of study
• Minimum 3−4 years of experience working in similar or related position
• Advanced bookkeeping and accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc)
• Knowledge of construction accounting and general construction processes is an asset
• Knows how to book monthly accounting entries and can read and understand Financials
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online is an asset
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting is nice to have but not required
• Ability to work under time pressures
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and effectively manage time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

What will you do (responsibilities):

• Monitor project costs and budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to provide accurate financial information to management.
• Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general
• Provide information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.)
• Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
• Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P
• Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as may be required by this position. 

Why Us? 

• Cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive terms of the contract 
• A dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences. This ranges from designing energy-efficient facilities, site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities, to the production of digital twins, drawings, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom control software. 

Apply today and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list. 

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site. 

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality. 

We offer high competitive service fees to our independent contractors. 

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance(s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.