Accountant

Accountant

Our established construction firm is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our financial team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization that values precision, integrity, and professional excellence in all financial operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our construction projects and overall business operations.

Responsibilities:

- Manage comprehensive accounts payable functions, including vendor invoice processing, payment scheduling, and maintenance of vendor relationships
- Oversee accounts receivable operations, including invoice generation, payment tracking, collection activities, and customer account reconciliation
- Execute billing processes for multiple construction projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all client invoicing
- Perform detailed job costing analysis for construction projects, tracking labor, materials, equipment, and overhead expenses against project budgets
- Maintain and reconcile job cost reports to provide accurate financial data for project management decision-making
- Utilize Sage accounting software to process transactions, generate financial reports, and maintain general ledger accounts
- Conduct regular account reconciliations, including bank statements, credit card accounts, and intercompany transactions
- Monitor project budgets and provide variance analysis to identify cost overruns or savings opportunities
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper documentation and allocation of project-related expenses
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and explanations

Requirements:

- Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction or skilled trades industry
- Demonstrated proficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable management
- Proven experience with billing processes and procedures
- Strong job costing knowledge and practical application experience
- Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software
- Solid working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work product
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets and financial models
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

We invite qualified candidates who meet these requirements and are committed to excellence in financial management to submit their application for consideration. Join our team and contribute your expertise to support our continued growth and success in the construction industry.