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The Accountant supports the Company's accounting operations through the administration of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and month-end close processes. This role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records by researching and resolving discrepancies, maintaining supporting documentation, and providing timely and accurate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

The Accountant contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations through strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills while utilizing Microsoft Excel, Sage 300 CRE, and Sage Paperless. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior
FOCUS ON END GOALS
• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources
DRIVE INNOVATION
• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems
TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.VENDOR AND PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION
• Facilitate the weekly Accounts Payable check issuance process by selecting invoices for payment in accordance with company guidelines and check approvals.
• Process new vendor account applications and maintain vendor records.
• Assist with tracking and reporting vendor W9/1099 information.
• Process returned Subcontractor lien waivers and follow up on outstanding lien waivers to resolution.
• Provide a high level of customer service to vendors and subcontractors regarding statements, accounts, and payment inquiries.
2.ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATION
• Record cash receipts to customer records in Sage.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with customer inquiries and payment research.
• Produce weekly and monthly accounts receivable aging reports for the operations team to assist with collection efforts.
• Organize and maintain files, correspondence, and records relating to accounts receivable activities.
3.ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS
• Reconcile and balance transactions for designated accounts and areas accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, variances, and transaction issues.
• Maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations and account activity.
• Develop an understanding of how business operations and financial processes are connected to support accurate accounting records.
4.FINANCIAL REPORTING SUPPORT
• Prepare and compile information to support financial reporting.
• Report and analyze weekly project information.
• Assist managers with month end and year end activities, tax filing support, and other special projects.
• Respond to accounting inquiries and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
5.MONTH-END CLOSE SUPPORT
• Support the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and other closing deliverables.
• Assist with monthend and yearend closing procedures.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and workflows, leading to bestpractice operations.
• Serve as backup for Accounting Specialist responsibilities as needed and support crossfunctional accounting activities.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate degree in Accounting required, or an equivalent combination of accounting education and relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 4 years of prior accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; Sage 300 CRE and Sage Paperless preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, financial recordkeeping, account reconciliations, and construction job costing principles.
• Ability to research issues, resolve discrepancies, analyze transactions, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial, employee, vendor, and company information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and quality of work.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and perform in a fastpaced, highvolume environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Selfstarter who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute effectively as a member of a team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• Continuously requires vision, fine dexterity, hearing, and twisting.
• Frequently requires standing, talking, sitting, and handling.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
• Rarely requires climbing.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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