Construction Accounting Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and priorities relating to project accounting: J/C, A/R, Contracts, Billings & A/P.

Preparation of Owner billings, Subcontractor billings, purchase orders & change orders on a monthly basis according to the established schedule and procedure.

Processes accounts receivable and coordinates receipt of payments according to the established procedure.

Processes accounts payable and coordinates payment according to the established procedure.

Collect’s all accounting releases for monthly billings.

Performs job cost analyses and maintains schedules of values, budgets, commitment, change orders and change in contracts.

Assures timely and accurate maintenance of all job records.

Assists with internal and external project accounting audits.

Other duties may be assigned and needed.

Skills:

Analytical Processing - Collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to analyze data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and develops workable solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers.

Qualifications:

Associates degree (A. A.) or three to four years related accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, highly organized, and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Must poses knowledge of preliminary notices, conditional & unconditional releases and joint check agreements.

Should have working knowledge of accounting software (Timberline, QuickBooks), project management software, word processing software (MS Word), and spreadsheet software (MS Excel).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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