Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
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03-06-2025
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1 Vacancy
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03-06-2025
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Title: Accountant
Reports To: President
Job Summary: The Accountant of a contractor holds a vital role overseeing the financial actions of the company. This position involves strategic planning risk management record-keeping and financial reporting to enhance the companys financial health and stability. Here are the roles and responsibilities:
Interpersonal Responsibilities
- Act as liaison to prospective and current clients or 3rd party owners for any financial issues or reporting.
- Serves as a resource for assisting project team questions / concerns including office field and shop regarding financial or accounting concerns or clarifications.
- Communicate professionally effectively and within a timely manner with prospective and current clients and staff. Available via phone email or in person meetings.
Accounting Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate records of all financial transactions related to construction projects and general company finances.
- Prepare financial reports including profit and loss statements balance sheets and cash flow statements to provide a clear view of the companys financial status.
- Ensures that all financial reporting complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and industry regulations.
- Coordinates with the Owners in preparing detailed budgets for the overall company budget.
- Provides regular budget reports and financial forecasts to help management make informed decisions.
- Oversee the payroll process ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Manages reimbursement procedures for expenses incurred by project teams and company staff.
- Ensures accurate classification and recording of all payroll and expense transactions.
- Supports company compensation and benefits programs from a financial input standpoint.
- Review monthly expense reports for company credit cards and provide validations/approvals.
- Coordinate with outside accounting firms to prepare and file all required tax returns accurately and on time including federal state payroll corporate and sales tax where applicable.
- Keeps up to date with tax laws and regulations to ensure full compliance.
- Works with tax consultants and auditors as needed to handle audits and complex tax matters.
- Ensure all real estate and building property taxes are accurately and timely paid.
- Manages the accounts receivable process to ensure timely collection of payments from clients.
- Ensure project monthly progress billings are submitted accurately by job costing by the deadline dates.
- Oversee and manage AR retainage for accurate and timely projections and to ensure it does affect AR aging.
- Oversee the accounts payable process to ensure timely payment to suppliers subcontractors and other vendors maintaining good relationships and credit terms.
- Reconciles both accounts regularly to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitors and analyzes the companys cash flow ensuring sufficient funds are available for ongoing projects and operations.
- Manages banking relationships and arranges for necessary financing or credit facilities as required.
- Implement effective cash management strategies to optimize liquidity and reduce financial costs.
- Utilizes the appropriate BMT-CMS tools to ensure accuracy timing and decision making of cash flow with the President.
- Develops and maintains an effective system of internal controls to safeguard the companys assets and ensure the integrity of its financial data.
- Coordinates with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding financial reports and practices.
- Identifies potential areas of financial risk and implements preventive measures.
- In conjunction with the owners conducts financial analysis to assess the profitability efficiency and cash flow of various projects.
- Provides detailed financial insights and recommendations to management to aid in decision-making regarding project financing investments and other business operations.
- Evaluates financial implications of contracts and agreements advising management on financial planning and risk management.
- Populate and manage WIP schedules monthly.
- Updates and utilizes additional financial tools (overhead absorption break-even labor burden budget) to ensure accuracy timing and decision making of financial data.
Financial Recording and Reporting:
Budget Management:
Payroll and Expenses:
Tax Compliance:
Accounts Receivable and Payable Management:
Cash Flow Management:
Internal Controls and Audit:
Financial Analysis and Decision Support:
$45000 - $65000 a year
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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