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Description Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Document financial transactions by entering account information

Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options

Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions

Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Reconcile bank and credit card statements

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Provide technical support and advice on management

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures

Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

Plan, assign, and review accounting staff's work (two employees under this position)

Support month-end and year-end close process

Prepare monthly WIP’s for bonding and baking reviews

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Communicate effectively with clients

Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel

Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Accountant requirements

These are just a few of the job requirements you may see in an accountant job description:

Accounting experience working for a general contractor within the last 10 years, construction experience required for overall understanding of construction accounting practices and job costing

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Awareness of business trends

Experience with creating financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues

Experience with construction accounting software required. Requirements

Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, SAGE, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Reconciliations, Degree preferred

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