Accounting Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Specialist

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Accounting / Finance

OFFICE LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI

REPORTS TO: Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

Legacy Steel is a West Michigan steel erection contractor specializing in structural steel work for commercial and industrial construction projects. We are an established company of approximately 6080 employees with a hands-on, team-oriented work environment.

This position offers the opportunity to develop broad, hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting. The Accounting Specialist will gradually take ownership of recurring accounting processes and work closely with the Controller to learn the company's accounting systems and procedures. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable asking questions, able to work independently, and interested in building an accounting career in the construction industry.

Compensation is $55,000$65,000 per year, depending on experience (full compensation and benefits details below).

KEY DELIVERABLES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable & Billing

Prepare and manage monthly AIA progress billings

Maintain customer accounts and accounts receivable records

Prepare and process lien waivers

Maintain accurate contract and change order information

Payroll & Certified Payroll

Assist with biweekly payroll processing

Collect and review employee time and payroll information

Process employee changes and maintain payroll records

Prepare prevailing wage payroll and certified payroll reports

Maintain certified payroll documentation and submit required reports

Work with payroll and HR systems

Construction & General Accounting

Provide general accounting support to the Controller

Assist with customer and project-related accounting tasks

Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation

Assist with special projects and process improvements as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions

Comfortable learning new systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

12 years of accounting experience

Construction accounting experience

Experience with QuickBooks Desktop or similar accounting software

Experience with payroll or accounts receivable

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: $55,000$65,000 per year, depending on experience

Summer and winter discretionary bonuses

401(k) with employer match

80 hours of PTO

6 paid holidays

Health insurance with employer contribution

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT: Office

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment. The physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position.

NECESSARY TRAVEL

Minimal occasional local travel to job sites, as needed

OCCASIONAL LIFTING

Less than 25 lbs