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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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<<summaryhonest, reliable, dependable, hardworking, quick learner, enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong work ethics, who is results driven, detail oriented, and well organized with a fervent desire to learn and be part of a professional team which offers continued opportunities for professional and personal growth. skills excellent people and self-management techniques, excellent client or business partner relations, excellent written and oral communication abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, file maintenance, experience using windows 98, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2013, word, bolt, mac, millennium, internet, sap 7.5, sabre, great plains, lawson hris, csg, proalpha, quick books, centricity, as400, oracle r11, oracle r12, mas 90, kofax, excel. knowledge of financial management and human resource, sox compliant procedures and iso900. experience 10/2017tocurrentglobal finance accountantthe capital group company–city,state,process and analyze invoices and expense reports to ensure appropriate approvals in accordance with cge expenditure authorization guidelines.ensures accuracy of tax calculations for all invoice payments and accrues additional tax expense and payable during the posting process.communicate with business partners and external vendors on invoice inquiries and other expense related activities.apply company, cost center, general ledger (gl), and other required coding for financial information system entries to ensure accuracy of posting entries and accrual reporting.compile and prepare standard reports for review by other associates and managers in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.create, prepare and distribute weekly proposals to the team.researched discrepancies and updated accounts with accurate information.resolved reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.reconciled all balance sheet accounts monthly.review the financial statements monthly to ensure accuracy.managed company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, appropriate.established a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including vendors and advisors prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process.collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. 07/2017to 01/2017financial analyst / accounts payablevisa inc–city,state,process external invoices in r11/ r12 (oracle) for multiple entities, domestic and foreign, within established service level commitments.ensure processing of payments of invoices, refunds and expenses is in compliance with established key controls.provide strong customer service, support and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice issues.research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with external vendors.assist in documentation and implementation of a global accounts payable function.train internal and external customers/ new employees on policy and procedures.provide assistance, support and develop strong communications for the internal/ external business units assist management with projects as necessary for the finance organization.communicated with various partners, including corporate and regional fp&a and counterparts and finance business partners.assist with internal and external sox audits.handled reconciliation of monthly statements complete and review of account reconciliations.as a part of month end closing procedure.responsible for the day- to-day general ledger accounting and financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.research and resolve business units inquiries for assigned functional areas.provide financial tracking and maintenance support to project managers.partnered and collaborated with business units from several regions to help deliver on various objectives including fiscal year annual operating planning.built strong knowledge of visa's business through constant communication with the business units from several different regions.ensured financial data accuracy, integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.support production of monthly reports including performing accurate variance analysis and outlining contributing factors.toap manager / accountantaccent foods–city,state,i 1/16-10/16.partner with controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, project future revenues and expenses.lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.uphold sox and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.selects and hire employees for the accounting/ finance team.trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.reconcile central travel account statements in the iexpense application.audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the iexpense applications.provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.travel and entertainment related items and purchasing card related items.toap manager / accountantaccent foods–city,state,i 1/16-10/16.partner with controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, project future revenues and expenses.lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.uphold sox and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.selects and hire employees for the accounting/ finance team.trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.reconcile central travel account statements in the iexpense application.audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the iexpense applications.provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.travel and entertainment related items and purchasing card related items.toap manager / accountantaccent foods–city,state,i 1/16-10/16.partner with controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, project future revenues and expenses.lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.uphold sox and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.selects and hire employees for the accounting/ finance team.trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.reconcile central travel account statements in the iexpense application.audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the iexpense applications.provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.travel and entertainment related items and purchasing card related items.toap manager / accountantaccent foods–city,state,i 1/16-10/16.partner with controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, project future revenues and expenses.lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.uphold sox and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.selects and hire employees for the accounting/ finance team.trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.reconcile central travel account statements in the iexpense application.audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the iexpense applications.provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.travel and entertainment related items and purchasing card related items. education and trainingexpected in 12/2016totom.b.a:accounting-,gpa:accounting volunteer san antonio food bank 6/17- current austin humane society skills account reconciliations, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accrual, acquisitions, as400, auditing, balance sheet, budgets, business operations, cash flow, closing, oral communication, controller, costing, client, customer service, documentation, equity, expense reports, finance, financial, analyze financial information, financial audit, &a, financial reports, financial reporting, financial statements, functional, general ledger, general ledger accounting, , government, great plains, hris, human resource, iso, lawson, mac, mas 90, outlook, power point, 2000, windows 98, ms word, millennium, month end closing, office management, oracle, payables, personnel, policies, problem-solving skills, processes, coding, proposals, purchasing, quality, quick books, file maintenance, reporting, research, sabre, san, sap 7.5, sox compliance, settlements, strategic, tax, team player, variance analysis, excellent written.