Staff Accountant

This Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of a construction company, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and tracking project-related financial activity. The role will also assist with monthly financial close, cash flow monitoring, reporting, and ensuring accurate billing and payments for vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

Client Details

My client is a construction company that manages a wide range of commercial and residential projects, coordinating closely with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. They focus on maintaining strong financial and operational processes, including accurate billing, payroll management, and effective communication to support successful project delivery.

Description

• Maintain effective communication with Project Managers regarding payroll matters and accounts payable.

• Review vendor invoices and subcontractor Applications for Payment to verify accuracy and ensure they are entered into SAGE within five business days of receipt.

• Support the Controller in preparing and issuing monthly AIA invoices for all applicable projects, including compiling and attaching required supporting documentation.

• Process company payroll based on weekly field data files, including coordination with the third-party payroll provider, check printing, direct deposit processing, and other related accounting tasks.

• Ensure accounts payable transactions follow the established three-way matching process in a timely manner.

• Generate a weekly Accounts Payable aging report and meet with the executive team to review outstanding invoices and determine which payments will be included in the weekly check run.

• Participate in bi-weekly open Accounts Receivable meetings with the executive team to support collections efforts, identify client issues, and assist the Controller with preparing weekly cash flow projections.

• Record cash receipts and investigate or reconcile any variances.

• Obtain Project Manager approval for subcontractor payments and release payments once client funds have been received.

• Assist the Controller with the monthly financial close process

Profile

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members in deadline-driven environments and adapt to changing priorities.

• Assist the team with certifications, prequalifications, and preparation of other corporate documentation.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent organizational abilities.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and ensure projects are completed successfully.

• Contribute positively to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the daily cash balance.

• Prepare and maintain the weekly Accounts Payable payable list.

• Generate and review the monthly Open Accounts Receivable report.

• Support the monthly close process by providing accrual information and related documentation.

• Close out project-related accounts upon project completion.

• Prepare weekly Certified Payroll reports or enter payroll data into client portals as required.

• Generate payroll and accounting reports required by clients to facilitate payment processing.

Job Offer

Strong pay and competitive benefits

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