Accountant I Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

ROHADFOX Is looking for an addition to their Corporate Team in a Project Accounting support role, to compliment and assist the Accounting Manager. Your organizational, accuracy and self-directed A/R follow-up skills will be needed in this role; must also be a well-rounded accounting professional in all other aspects of an accounting role, assisting in keeping our project accounting up -to-date.

Previous experience in an accounting related role, such as A/R & A/P, financial analysis or a combination of Accounting and Project Controls Analysis WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT/BUILDING INDUSTRY; THIS IS A MUST.

Good Client relationship building skills and comfortable communicating in a firm but friendly manner when needed and excellent follow-up as needed. This position pay range depends upon experience you bring to the role i.e. construction project and cost analysis or control experience as well as full spectrum accounting experience will be considered and a plus. Full benefits provided to our full-time employees and paid parking. Must live within commuting distance of Buckhead office. May be able to work partially from home on specified days of the week...(to be discussed), based on needs of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant ll will support the Senior Accountant. They will assist in managing the day-to-day financial operations to keep the business financially stable. They’ll work closely with the management teams and other team leads to prepare budgets that work best for each department and the overall company.

The Accountant ll will have the following responsibilities:

• Accounts receivable management – invoicing, collections, weekly reporting.

• Monitor project budget balances and follow-up on amendments.

• Maintaining accounts payable, ensure timely payment of invoices, confirming validity of the debt and gathering appropriate signatures and approvals in Bill.com.

• Maintain weekly schedule of payments.

• Review and process payment of expense reports.

• Gather W-9’s and prepare annual 1099 to vendors.

• Attach receipts uploaded in Dext to the expense in QBO.

• Post bills and invoices in QBO and maintain organized electronic and physical filing of documents.

• Timesheet reviews and processing of bi-weekly payroll. Assist with employee queries.

• Monitor and confirm correct payroll tax filings and payment by ADP. Proactive handling of any discrepancies.

• Preparation and posting of payroll journal entries and maintaining relevant schedules.

• Reviews the organizational financial guidelines and procedures to ensure the business is following the proper state and federal regulations. If any accounts payable, receivable, and payroll questions or issues appear, you will proactively address them and keep the Senior Accountant informed.

Skills and Qualifications

Attention to detail: Able to reconcile accounts, noticing any discrepancies and miscalculations. This requires strong observation skills and keen attention to detail.

Organized: Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay on top of Receivables and must be proactive in following up on Past-due invoices in a timely manner.

Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify a problem and resolve it appropriately is critical to resolving potential mistakes. Reconciling accounts requires a comparison between reports, accounts, and line items. Ability to accurately read and review numbers, analytics, and statistics. Ability to solve complex problems and deliver on tight deadlines

Skill with technology: Adept with technology including creating spreadsheets, and tables; using QuickBooks Online, MS Outlook and Word, Bill.com, Dext; as accounting software, spreadsheet programs and standard email are all key elements in this type of work. Familiarity with FAR requirements and WIP Schedules accounting tools.

Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively including phone conversations, written communication via email and formal letters, and in-person meetings to convey ideas, concerns and solutions. Strong report writing and presentation skills to present financial data to senior and leadership teams.

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or specific certification) in Accounting or Finance

• 5-7 yrs previous experience in an accounting related role, such as A/R & A/P, financial analysis or A combination of Accounting and Project Controls Analysis WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT/BUILDING INDUSTRY; THIS IS A MUST; showing increasing responsibility over time.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online and ADP WFN.