Collins Elevator Service Inc is hiring: Accountant/Project Accountant in Washing

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities


• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary
We are seeking a knowledgeable accountant to join our team. In this role, you will document the companys financial transactions, prepare financial statements, prepare project WIPs, P&Ls, perform A/R, A/P, collections. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of best practices in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions


• Analyze budgets and other financial information


• Reconcile bank statements


• Prepare financial reports and statements


• Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered


• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable


• Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations


• Process weekly payroll


• Process weekly certified payroll for projects


• Complete AIA Project Billing


• Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.


• Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes


• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis


• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner


• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments


• Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition


• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data


• Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.


• Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.


• Clarifies or researches issues as necessary.


• Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures.


• Assists in development of financial projections and forecasts.


• Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.


• Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.


• Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.


• Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.


• Issuing invoices and purchase orders, perform all accounts payable duties


• Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.


• Performing month-end closings

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field


• Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, experienced in Microsoft Great Plains.


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills


• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills


• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.


• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.


• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.


• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger