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Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Department: Accounting

Position Objective/Description:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the Controller and Accounting Department by performing a variety of clerical and accounting tasks. This includes invoice processing, enforcing deadlines, and assisting in the implementation of internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assist the Controller with various accounting tasks

+ Assist with processing invoices and track timely payment

+ Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices

+ Track and enforce accounting deadlines

+ Help enforce internal controls and accounting policies

+ Perform other duties as required to support the Accounting Department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment

+ Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

+ Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

+ Open to change and willing to learn new skills

+ Ability to follow up on pending issues

+ Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Physical Demands:

+ Frequently required to sit for long periods and use a computer

+ Regular use of hands for typing and handling office equipment

+ Occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds

+ Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Education / Experience:

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

+ 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting

+ Some college and construction industry experience preferred

Work Environment:

Work is predominantly indoors within a usually quiet to moderately noisy environment. Considerable time is spent working/sitting in front of a computer. Regular business hours apply, though overtime may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.

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