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D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.

Accounting Manager (Construction)

D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Summary:

Responsible for receipt, review, processing, maintenance and support for all accounts payable transactions. Recording and maintenance of subcontractor commitments and change orders into accounting system. Release of Lien and Insurance Certificate compliance and collection for all subcontractors. Project budget set-up and change order posting. Bank Reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, account analysis, and journal entries for related entities.

Responsibilities

Daily processing and posting of approved monthly subcontractor AIA payment applications and vendor invoices into accounting system

Initial subcontractor and vendor setup into accounting systems (Master Builder/Sage 100)

Monthly reconciliation and payment processing of credit card statements and revolving credit accounts

Organization of posted subcontractor AIA payment applications and vendor invoices into Open Payable files sorted by Project/G&A

Coordination of receipt of all required subcontractor documents (i.e. compliant insurance certificates, lien releases, W9s, sworn statement of accounts and other required paperwork)

Facilitate weekly check processing based upon specific project payment receipts and vendor terms

Record Subcontractor contracts into accounting system, as well as subsequent subcontractor change orders

Review of subcontractor payment applications against subcontractor contracts in accounting system (Master Builder/Sage 100) to verify accuracy

Maintenance of Lien Release Log for all projects

Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate log and verify certificate compliancy

Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and courteous manner

Reconciliation of vendor statements

Assist AR Specialist with required subcontractor and billing documentation necessary to complete monthly owner payment applications

Work with AR Specialist, Project Administrator, and Project Manager to manage and report on DOP (Direct Owner Purchases) processing

Process DOP payments and releases

Assist Controller with year-end audit by outside CPA firm

Prepare prior year files for transfer to storage and setup files for the new year

Record approved initial project contract SOVs into accounting system (Master Builder/Sage 100) and subsequent approved owner and subcontractor change orders, CCAs, and project manager projections

Record SOVs from approved owner contract and/or approved budget into accounting system (Master Builder)

General Ledger maintenance for related entities (SST Venture/DDS Investments/Dwight Stephenson Foundation)

G/L account reconciliations; standard journal entries.

Bank Reconciliations for related entities (SST Venture/DDS Investments/Dwight Stephenson Foundation)

Train new team members on policies and procedures (New Team Member Orientation)

Allocate postage costs

Maintain the company’s Job List and assign job numbers

Manage Notices to Owner

Prepare financial reports for monthly meetings with project managers

Process internal Contingency Change Authorizations (CCAs) and Original Estimate Modifications (OEMs)

Allocate cost of mobile devices to projects

Work with Project Managers and others to respond to claims by subcontractors and vendors

Backup the Controller and other office staff with various duties as required

Competencies

Good working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures, specifically those related to accounts payable

Excellent communication and organizational skills, multi-tasking ability and discrepancy resolution.

Must exhibit a high degree of attention to detail and follow-through skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills. Must clearly speak and write in English.

Must be a motivated team player working well in both team and individual environment

Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years Accounts Payable experience within the construction industry

Must have experience with construction accounting software systems such as Timberline (Sage 300), Master Builder (Sage 100), and QuickBooks

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred, however confirmed experience within the construction industry can substitute in lieu of degree

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Working knowledge of the Notice to Owner, lien release, and sworn statement collection process

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction

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