Accounting Specialist - Job Cost Accounting

HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE MORE?

At Crestwood Consulting Services (CCS), our passion is empowering others in achieving more. While our corporate office is proudly based in the Pacific Northwest our reach to empower others is nationwide. Throughout the years, Crestwood has earned a reputation for being one of the best consultant firms in the A/E Industry.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Accounting Specialist provides expert level Cost Accounting services to the Crestwood Accounting Services (CAS) clients. The ideal candidate is a critical thinking, self-starter, driven to achieve more, with a thirst for accuracy. This individual performs at a high level in a fast-paced, remote, multi-client environment where continuous improvement is expected.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the CAS Accounting Manager. As this is a production positional the billable utilization goal is 75%.

On occasion the Crestwood Business Management (CBM) department will require assistance with new software implementation training and on-going software support consulting. Hours spent doing CBM billable activities are included in the billable utilization goal.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Primary Responsibilities

· Collaborate on strategic objectives, execution of priorities and weekly deliverables

· Full cycle Job Cost Accounting, including but not limited to:

· Create vendor, client billing classifications and rate tables

· Setup projects, budgets, resource scheduling

· Accounts payable

· Accounts receivable

· Prepare, review, and generate various project and AR billing reports for project managers

· Analyze customer accounts and assist in collection of bad debts

· Processing payroll and benefits administration

· Completing various bank & credit card reconciliations

· Perform period-end closing

· Fixed asset and personal property tracking and reporting

· Prepare and distributing annual 1099 forms

· Answer customer email inquiries in a timely manor

· Assist CAS team with maintaining controls to the general ledger accounts and business transactions while adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Electronic filing and overall maintenance of filing systems (i.e., File servers, SharePoint, Dropbox, OneDrive)

· Develop the skills to work remotely in a multi-office, multicultural team of experienced professionals, using a unique and progressive professional service model with an entrepreneurial vision

· Dazzle our clients by delivering accurate and complete reporting, general accounts information, and various other data tailored to their needs

YOU ARE

· Able to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group

· You will provide exceptional services with every client touch when working with our portfolio of high-touch clients

· Possess a strong teamwork approach, while being able to be assertive and initiative-taking

· A highly motivated self-starter and can work with a minimum of supervision; this is an important requirement

· Equipped with a demonstrated record of excellent people skills and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationship with internal and external contacts

· Able to collaborate and influence others

· Understanding attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position

· Able and are well-developed to speak, read and write English, including writing clear and concise business communication

· Strict adherence to keeping client and company information confidential

· Able to handle a position that on occasion requires hours exceeding 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week to complete priority projects. Job pressure exists in the balancing of a variety of projects. Aware of exposure to a computer and sitting for extended periods of time.

YOU HAVE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Exceptional Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal

Reading

Customer Relations

Diplomacy

Professionalism

Telephone Etiquette

Organization

Internet Proficiency

Time Management

Project Management

Education/Experience

Required - HS Diploma or GED equivalent and 5 years full cycle accounting; related experience and/or training/education

Bachelor's and 2 years full cycle accounting

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be fully proficient skills working with Microsoft Office Professional with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems utilizing available resources. Experience with scheduling and task management software applications.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Day-to-day dress code is business casual, unless client facing then professional business attire is required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs.

Employer’s Disclaimer

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person