Construction Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Watertown Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Accountant to join our team. The Construction Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of our construction projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

ROUTINE DUTIES :

• Maintain a working knowledge of accounting procedures which includes, but is not limited to, general journal entries, adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, analyze financial statements, and reporting to upper management.
• Managing day-to-day accounting activities that deal with the cost and revenues associated with construction projects.
• Manages all aspects of the company’s financial and accounting functions (i.e., budgeting, forecasting, cash management, job cost accounting, accounts payable / receivable, taxes, and bank reconciliation).
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
• Maintain numerous excel spreadsheets (i.e., cash forecast sheets, scorecards, interest, company reconciliations, etc).
• Monitor project profits and collaborate with project managers, general superintendents, and company management.
• Work with company management on fixed assets purchases and return on investment.
• Working with company management to incorporate process and cost improvement strategies.
• Work with a construction software system, such as Procore, to ensure accuracy of financials and forecasts.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow trends from a billing, AR, AP, and cash receipt perspective.
• Works a year end with external auditors to get final audited financial reports.

KNOWLEDGE :

General Accounting Principles

Construction Accounting Principles

REQUIRED SKILLS : ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB :

Accounting Software Detail oriented

Microsoft Excel Well organized

Communications Work on multiple tasks at one time

Math A quick thinker

People skills Be swift to change

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Education : Bachelors in Accounting (4 year degree)

Experience : 1 5 years as an accountant

BENEFITS : Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision, Dental, AD&D

Company provided Life Insurance

401K match

Paid leave

Professional development

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending Account

CORE VALUES : Value Honesty

Value Honesty

Amazing Judgment

Leading by Taking Action

Unified Team

Exceeding Customer Expectations

Swift to Change

Watertown Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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