Job Title: General Accountant
Division: Chesterfield/Corporate
Basic Function: Preparation of financial statements and balance sheets. Reconciliations of revenue, expense, and payroll accounts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Processes A/P invoices and disbursement process including:
•+ Receive and process invoices
+ Obtain approvals for invoices and other expenditures
+ Verify transactions comply with policies and procedures
+ Process and distribute payments
+ Obtain and reconcile vendor statements
+ Maintain physical and electronic A/P files
+ Respond to vendor requests for payment status, discrepancy resolution
•Prepare daily cash reports.
•Prepare journal entries, general ledger analysis, and reconciliations.
•Maintain Fixed Assets and Note payables schedules.
•Analyze equipment cost and purchases for potential capitalization.
•Maintain loan amortization schedule and record monthly loan payments for equipment.
•Reconciles various accounts including cash, revenue, expense, payroll, etc.
•As directed performs tasks associated with month-end/year-end accounting processes.
•Responsible for accurate and timely completion of assigned work in processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions.
•Follows A/P systems, policies, procedures, and practices, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company guidelines.
•Assist with yearly Audits.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting and minimum of 2 years related work experience. Prior experience in construction industry preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•Experience working with GAAP and accounting software (Viewpoint preferred).
•Highly proficient computer skills including advanced knowledge of Excel.
•Must be capable of producing reports and associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
•Highly organized, ability to identify problems and develop/present/implement appropriate resolution, self-motivated, takes ownership of their work and performs in a proactive manner.
•Team player with ability to participate in planning processes and work with others to meet goals and objectives.
•Must thrive on challenge; being able to stay motivated, adaptable, and resilient when faced with stressful situations.
•Must project positive and professional image.
•Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
•Able to read, write and speak English.
Physical Demands:
•This position requires significant work at a desk, but also requires walking, talking, standing as needed to meet with employees, participate in meetings, etc.
•Requires lifting up to 20 pounds (files/computers/etc.) and bending (most frequently related to filing).
•Ability to answer phones to assist both internal and external customers.
•Works extended hours as workload and deadlines dictate.
•Ability to work well while under considerable stress/pressure.