Accountant II - Construction
- Employer
- Sea Alaska
- Location
- Wallingford, Washington, United States
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2024
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Title: Accountant II - Construction
Job Summary:
The accountant II - Construction is a staff-level accounting professional responsible for managing accounting tasks specific to the construction industry. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, reconciliations, cash receipts, intercompany invoicing, consolidation, banking, tax preparation, and quarterly reporting. The accountant II will work closely with the Controller, accounting staff, project managers, senior management, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information and strategic financial insights.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Budgeting and Forecasting
Contribute and maintain financial forecasts.
* Compliance and Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and relevant construction industry regulations.
Maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Support corporate personnel with external and internal audits, addressing any identified issues promptly.
* Reconciliations
Perform and oversee monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Work with accounting team to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and variances identified during reconciliations.
Maintain detailed and organized records to support audit and review processes.
* Journal Entries
Prepare accrual, expense allocation, inter-company, and other miscellaneous journal entries on a monthly basis.
Ensure all journal entries are accurately recorded and properly supported by documentation.
* Cash Receipts and Intercompany Invoicing
Post cash receipts accurately and timely, ensuring proper allocation and recording.
Prepare and process monthly intercompany invoices, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliation between entities.
* Banking
Manage all banking activities, including account reconciliations, deposits, and withdrawals.
* Tax Preparation and Reporting
Compute and prepare city, state, county, and property taxes, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines.
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax reports, maintaining detailed records for audit and review purposes.
* Quarterly Reports for Corporate
Prepare and submit quarterly financial reports to corporate, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Provide analysis and explanations for any significant variances or trends.
* Systems and Process Improvement
Evaluate and propose procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Assist in the implementation of new accounting software and tools as needed, providing training and support to team members.
* Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Broadly applied software including Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge using Microsoft Excel, experience is a must.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priority
* Ability to meet stringent deadlines and provide reports on a timely basis
* Ability to work independently
* High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* CPA or CMA certification preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in the construction industry.
* Proficiency in accounting software Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Vista by Viewpoint, Microsoft Office applications, and financial reporting tools.
* In-depth understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, WIP reporting, prevailing wage laws, licensing requirements, tax preparation, and consolidation processes.
Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
* Bending or standing as necessary.
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
* Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
* Full-time position with potential for extended hours during peak periods or project deadlines.
Work Environment:
Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
* "Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Other details
* Pay Type Salary
* Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
* Max Hiring Rate $80,000.00
Apply Now
* Seattle, WA, USA
Job Summary:
The accountant II - Construction is a staff-level accounting professional responsible for managing accounting tasks specific to the construction industry. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, reconciliations, cash receipts, intercompany invoicing, consolidation, banking, tax preparation, and quarterly reporting. The accountant II will work closely with the Controller, accounting staff, project managers, senior management, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information and strategic financial insights.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Budgeting and Forecasting
Contribute and maintain financial forecasts.
* Compliance and Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and relevant construction industry regulations.
Maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Support corporate personnel with external and internal audits, addressing any identified issues promptly.
* Reconciliations
Perform and oversee monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Work with accounting team to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and variances identified during reconciliations.
Maintain detailed and organized records to support audit and review processes.
* Journal Entries
Prepare accrual, expense allocation, inter-company, and other miscellaneous journal entries on a monthly basis.
Ensure all journal entries are accurately recorded and properly supported by documentation.
* Cash Receipts and Intercompany Invoicing
Post cash receipts accurately and timely, ensuring proper allocation and recording.
Prepare and process monthly intercompany invoices, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliation between entities.
* Banking
Manage all banking activities, including account reconciliations, deposits, and withdrawals.
* Tax Preparation and Reporting
Compute and prepare city, state, county, and property taxes, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines.
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax reports, maintaining detailed records for audit and review purposes.
* Quarterly Reports for Corporate
Prepare and submit quarterly financial reports to corporate, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Provide analysis and explanations for any significant variances or trends.
* Systems and Process Improvement
Evaluate and propose procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Assist in the implementation of new accounting software and tools as needed, providing training and support to team members.
* Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Broadly applied software including Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge using Microsoft Excel, experience is a must.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priority
* Ability to meet stringent deadlines and provide reports on a timely basis
* Ability to work independently
* High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* CPA or CMA certification preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in the construction industry.
* Proficiency in accounting software Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Vista by Viewpoint, Microsoft Office applications, and financial reporting tools.
* In-depth understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, WIP reporting, prevailing wage laws, licensing requirements, tax preparation, and consolidation processes.
Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
* Bending or standing as necessary.
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
* Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
* Full-time position with potential for extended hours during peak periods or project deadlines.
Work Environment:
Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
* "Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Other details
* Pay Type Salary
* Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
* Max Hiring Rate $80,000.00
Apply Now
* Seattle, WA, USA
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