Construction Accountant

Company: The Garrett Companies
Location: Carmel
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain accounting functionality/organized system
• Maintain and Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable per project daily
• Collection, Analyze, Organize, and Prepare of monthly draw submission to bank by closely working with our Project Executives and Project Managers on current projects for submission to Architect
• Data Entry of all Accounts Payable per project assignment
• Credit application manage for files per project
• Review accuracy of subcontractor and vendor billings and all appropriate paperwork (lien waivers, certification, etc)
• Maintained signed Change Orders and Sub signed Change Orders for System and billing
• Assist in maintaining COI's from subcontractors
• Assist with expense recording, job cost tracking and data entry
• Assist with project work including proofreading, copying and binding presentations/client deliverables
• Prepare and coordinate presentations and briefing material, of a highly confidential nature, for use at senior level management meetings to ensure accurate and comprehensible presentations
• Draft, edit and distribute correspondence
• Assist managers or other staff with their daily functions to ensure department goals are achieved and staff is notified of important information
• Perform a variety of complex and specialized administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the office run efficiently and professionally.
• Assist other managers with questions and serve as key contact to ensure all requests are responded to in a timely manner pertaining to your projects.Prerequisites:
  • Focus on Construction and Development Industry Standard Cost Codes/Job Costing is a must
  • Sage, Timberline, Procore and Timber Scan software experience REQUIRED
  • A minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an Accounting Bookkeeper
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher with an Accounting focus
  • Knowledge of accounting within the Industry in Federal, State and Local Municipalities
  • Accounting experience within our industry preferred
  • Ability to manage time effectively and provide innovation when needed
  • Willingness to understand corporate and industry practices and standards, processes and activities
  • Proficiency in job costing based on construction industry standard cost codes is required
  • Ability to setup AIA formatted pay applications within the accounting system
  • Strong analytical mind who knows how to resolve problems and work well with vendors
  • Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts, ideas and information to all levels of employees and external customers
  • Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
  • Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
  • Microsoft Office, Project and Blue Beam knowledge
  • Creativity, flexibility and innovation a must
  • Occasionally travel may be requiredPre-Prerequisites (these are the most important items):
    • Positive attitude.
    • Relentless problem-solving skills.
    • Will never claim the work of others as their own.
    • We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
    • Ability to anticipate.
    • Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.Job Type: Full-time

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