Job description:
position title: senior construction accountant (req #: 116) location: fresno, ca date posted: 08082023 pay range: $82,000 - $118,000 position description: job summary responsible for maintaining financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. verifies the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. essential duties and responsibilities essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:ensures accurate and timely reporting of all financial data in accordance with gaap.monitors revenue and expenses while coordinating collection, consolidation, and review of all financial data.verifies the accuracy of all job costs as well as reconciling all subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. this includes accounts payable and receivable, cash management, equipment and payroll.prepares monthly and annual reports on expenditures and implementing corrective actions when necessary.prepares monthly work in progress schedules.develops and maintains systems of control for accounting transactions.creates, audits, and maintains effective chart of accounts and ensure costs are coded accurately.performs monthly closing of all assigned accounts ensuring detailed and accurate reconciliations are documented and filed for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.manages expense allocations from various departments and ensures accurate account coding.obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.manages all aspects of financial and accounting systems and processes including; compliance, ap, ar and revenue accounting, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger functions, and internal financial reporting.supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits.assists with special projects as requested by controller and cfo.assists the accounting department and outside vendors to ensure financial accuracy, cost control and reporting.preserves confidentiality of sensitive information. position requirements: qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. required education and experience a bachelors degree with an emphasis in accounting. 7-10+ years of professional accounting experience within the construction industry. ability to identify and resolve complex issues. advanced knowledge of microsoft office (word, excel, and outlook). knowledge of viewpoint construction software excellent oral and written communication skills. certificates, licenses, registrations a valid california drivers license physical requirements physical demands the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. the employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 10 pounds. specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. work environment the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. office environment the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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<<summarymanager, accountant, project and safety manager results driven, self motivated professional with solid experience in program development that profitably promotes occupational health and safety. recognized for encouraging a culture of safety that minimizes workplace incidents, resulting in cost savings associated with accidents and fines from state and federal non-compliance issues. able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and move quickly among projects. highlightswriting/reports employee counseling presentation skills eh&s task coordination financial analysis & budgeting recruiting & staffing networkingenvironmental assessments risk payroll customer servicedata collection & analysis business development benefits administrationsworkplace hazard reduction public speaking staff training & developmentworksite safety practices business law classroom proctoring & teachingaccident investigation project management technology skills; microsoft officefacility inspections osha contracts & negotiationsenvironmental permits accounting meetings & workshops experience 03/2015to 03/2015financial analyst/forensic accountantpostlethwaite & netterville–city,state,determined legal and financial considerations for businesses seeking economic damages because of business interruption caused by the deep water horizon oil spill in the gulf of mexico.review business financial documents in order to evaluate and assign monetary values to claims while maintaining the integrity of claims data with tasks including data entry and communication.rigorous quality control through claim information review.detection of fraudulent activity through forensic investigations, financial modeling, tax analysis and accounting litigation.resolution of pending client needs through interface with attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors.2012to 03/2015director of operations/accountantinternational staffing association–city,state,sourcing strategies to support the strategic, operational, and business plan for the company.influence senior business executives on strategy, resources, hiring forecasts, and capacity planning.establish and oversee maintenance of effective candidate sourcing channels and both internal and external resume tracking systems to speed the process of identifying qualified candidates and tracking effectiveness and efficiency metrics.assisted with proposal generation, implementation, training, and daily oversight of key account service delivery teams, overall delivery of key account results, and the management and nurturing of client relationships to deliver the highest caliber client results.provided timely feedback to management and clients regarding workload and accomplishments, ensuring accuracy of data and timely, through completion of assignments.2010to2012safety manager/project manager/accountantconstruction management enterprises–city,state,supervised, trained, advised, inspected and maintained responsibility for the health, morale, discipline and welfare of all employees at separate locations.responsible for safety audits at construction sites, monitoring appropriate safety gear and display of safety signage.served as the go-to person, continually sought out by leaders, subordinates, and peers throughout the organization for technical and tactical advice and expertise.participated in formulation of management structure, labor policies, employee handbook, management and employee training handbook, and operating guidelines in preparation for new hire trainings.obtained building permits and worked with general contractors and clients on architectural plans.oversaw daily construction, and handled accounting, including paying all subcontractors.assisted management in determining correct accounting of third party partnership expenses.related experience s: administrative support, customer service, contracts, and proposals, accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, bank reconciliation and deposits, email and internet research. education expected in2011totobachelor of science:accountinguniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:expected in2011totobachelor of science:accountinguniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:accountingexpected in2011toto:business administration managementuniversity of new orleans-new orleans,lagpa:business administration and managementexpected in2015totocertified occupational safety specialist:safetylouisiana state university-baton rouge,lagpa: skills accounting, accounts payable, administrative support, bank reconciliation, benefits, budgeting, business development, business law, business plan, capacity planning, contracts, counseling, cpr, client, clients, customer service, data collection, data entry, delivery, email, employee relations, employee training, staff training, english, financial analysis, financial modeling, first aid, hiring, legal, regulatory compliance, litigation, meetings, microsoft office, negotiations, networking, nursing, oil, internet research, payroll, policies, presentation skills, project management, proposals, proposal, public speaking, quality control, recruiting, safety, sourcing strategies, bilingual-spanish, staffing, strategy, strategic, tax, teaching, workshops.