Project Accountant / Bookkeeper Federal Govt Construction Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

This position is a senior accounting management position and directs the accounting operations of the company. Responsibilities include preparation of financial reports and financial analysis, oversight of cash management, banking, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable and daily operation of the accounting department. Candidate must have recent construction industry experience including construction accounting, job costing, and in-depth knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting. This position will report to the office manager and will collaborate with the company’s management team in a decision-support capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5-7 years of related experience in accounting for Construction Company.

• Viewpoint Spectrum and Procore (or similar) accounting software experience.

• WIP experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with a proven record in finance and management of accounting department.

• In-depth understanding of debit and credit accounting processes.

• Able to maintain confidence and serve as the trusted right-hand to the business owners.

• Initiative-taker and team player with strong people skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Management of AR/AP/PR process, cash management and all related accounting procedures.

• Maintain detailed financial data to reflect current, accurate, and transparent information.               

• Create and provide reports to support short and long-term strategic planning.

• Supervise Payroll Admin and coordinate bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Regularly present analysis and reports in an easy-to-understand format.

• Responsible for maintaining current operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Monitor daily cash flow and provide and maintain daily cash flow reports

• Ensure that state and federal income tax reporting is accurate and current.

• Weekly and monthly reports on financial performance, production, payroll, and insurance information to internal and external parties.

• Assist in collaboration with the CPA and annual audit

• Identify and report short-term cash flow needs.

• Preparing monthly journal entries and accurately closing AP, AR, and PR processes each month.

• Assist with reporting and compliance requirements (corporate income tax, personal property and sales/use tax, payroll taxes, 401K, etc.).

• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures:

- Safeguard the company’s cash and physical assets,

- Securely retain paper and electronic files,

- Ensure “separation of duties” are maintained to limit potential fraud.

• Assists with WC & GL insurance renewals, annual audits, and policy administration.

• Assist in special projects as necessary

• This role requires the use of several programs, including Viewpoint Spectrum Construction Software, Procore, BuildOps, Adobe, SharePoint, and MS Office365.

GroundLevel Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Annual compensation includes a competitive salary based on experience and full medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401k options.