Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant who will play a critical role by using their financial expertise to oversee that projects are efficiently executed and stay within budget. This position requires someone who is efficient, detail-oriented, can multi-task, enjoys customer contact, and is a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level accounting work in the review and adequate maintenance of fiscal records.
• Manage the company’s journal entries, reconciliations, and general acounting
• Manage the general ledger in accordance with GAAP. Including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, revenue, reconciliations, and inventory
• Monitor and manage daily all company bank accounts
• Review and approve payables weekly for payment
• Manage the preparation of monthly invoice packages for all billable projects, including all applicable backup
• Review accounting files, perform monthly closings and prepare/organize reports, financial forms, and analyses including Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Ensure a smooth cash flow by auditing, generating, and sending invoices promptly
• Investigate the variances and submit these reports to the management
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Apply required construction accounting standards and procedures to the recording and reporting of construction activity
• Understand terms in owner contracts and subcontractor contracts to ensure accuracy and timeliness of progress billings and payments
• Understand and maintain inventory in the accounting system
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Maintain current revenue

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 1+ years accounting experience
• Microsoft Word, Team, and strong Excel skills
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems

Qualifications:

• Have a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Have excellent communication skills towards effective & efficient collaboration
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts
• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
• Should exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced proficiency in managing account reconciliations, general ledgers, and journal entries
• Exceptional ability to prepare construction/project budgets, tax reports, and financial forecasts
• Efficient and extensive experience in project invoicing and billing to ensure adequate payment services

Disclosure: These responsibilities are in no way meant to be conclusive. May be asked to perform other necessary and related responsibilities accordingly.