Assistant Project Accountant

Summary:

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 79 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity. The ideal candidate will create a culture of high performance and accountability, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbitt forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything matters! On a day-to-day basis, this role will perform a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions and provide administrative and clerical support to all divisions of the company. This is an entry-level position with growth opportunities available once tenure is earned within the department/company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Set up new jobs in accounting and project management systems.

- Sync job cost and budget updates into relevant systems.

- Review and identify overdue customer accounts and contact customers for collections and inform them of their payment options and repayment plans.

- Verify and post incoming customer payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable.

- Reconcile any irregularities in cash receipts and work collaboratively with other accounting staff.

- Review accounting and project-related records, including contracts and change orders.

- Investigate project cost and budget variances and submit reconciliation reports to management

- Create and maintain spreadsheets utilized by the accounting team.

- Assist project management team to compile required information to invoice customers including requesting information and invoices from sub-contractors.

- As needed, greet, and assist visitors, including documentation/badging.

- Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

- Complete data entry, generate reports, presentations, general clerical duties and research.

- Handle office administration tasks, set up for meetings, process mail and reorder supplies.

- When required, make travel arrangements, and make hotel and restaurant reservations.

- Cross train with other Accounting Team functions providing backup, as necessary.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- High school diploma required or equivalent experience.

- Provide high quality internal/external service using skilled communication and interpersonal skills.

- Detail-oriented able to multi-task and adapt in a flexible, fast paced, dynamic work environment.

- Exhibit strong work ethic: attention to detail, analytical skill, and ability to solve complex problems.

- Proficiency to work effectively with all levels of the organization, individually and in teams.

- Familiarity with ERP (accounting and project management) systems.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills are a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:

- Business Administration, Accounting, or related college degree.

- One to three years of construction accounting experience preferred.

- Working knowledge of Sage 300 CRE (or equivalent), Procore, QuickBase a plus.

Work format:

This position is best suited to a traditional work schedule. Occasional remote work is acceptable with advance approval from the supervisor.

Travel requirements:

- Occasional travel to meetings or events within 50-mile radius of office,

- Occasional travel to various locations requiring an overnight stay.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift 10-25 lbs. as needed to handle boxes of files, etc.

- Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

- Ability to see well (naturally or with correction).

Comments:

This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits:

- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.

- Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance.

- Flexible paid time off and holidays.

- Wellness program and mental health resources.

- Health (traditional & HSA plans), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

- 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan—Bobbitt is 100% Employee Owned.

Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Bobbitt provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling (984) 810-2893 or sending an email to francesca.haniquet@bobbitt.com. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.