Field Support Accountant

Description:

The Field Support Accountant provides accounting support to one or more of Tendit’s field offices with day-to-day transactions. This position requires staff level experience in accounting, including (but not limited to) billing, accounts receivable, managing collections from customers and incoming receipts, accounts payable, managing vendor relationships, assisting with month-end procedures, assisting with bank and GL account reconciliations, accounting for construction contracts and assisting with time-entry for payroll. This position requires knowledge and experience in general operational and corporate accounting functions. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may support multiple service lines.

Requirements:

General:

- Serves as a Tendit cultural example and upholds the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

- Build trust and maintains a high level of confidentiality with business leaders, customers, and vendors. Interacts professionally, positively, and respectfully with tact and discretion in all situations.

- Preparing and posting journal entries (as needed, in support of the Accounting Supervisor)

- Contribute to the month-end close for all areas of responsibility, annual reporting, and the consistent improvement of the Accounting Department.

- Execute and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, including specific accounting cycle functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

- Maintain precise and reliable accounting information and files including all period-end files (e.g. month-end, quarter-end, year-end) for all accounting cycles in your charge.

- Assist with monthly closings, including bank and GL account reconciliations.

- Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, cross train with other FSAs to provide back-up and other support to other FSAs and divisions.

Accounts Receivable / Billings / Collections and Customer Payments:

- Maintain accurate customer information and financial information in ERP system.

- Establish and manage customer invoicing and payment processes.

- Maintain the full Accounts Receivable (“AR”) cycle; i.e. day-to-day AR operations including input of customer billings and receipts into AR sub ledger.

- Develop and implement customer-facing invoices and collections policies, in coordination with Divisional Leadership, Accounting Supervisor and Customers.

- Research, resolve and communicate (internally and externally) any discrepancies or outstanding balances on customer accounts, including telephone, mail, or email correspondence.

Accounts Payable / Vendor Invoicing / Vendor Management:

- Assist with vendor prequalification processes, including credit applications, and securing all vendor information and W9s to qualify vendors and maintain in ERP system.

- Maintain the full Accounts Payable (“AP”) cycle; i.e. day-to-day AP operations including input of vendor invoices and payments into AP sub ledger.

- Research, resolve and communicate (internally and externally) any discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts, including telephone, mail, or email correspondence.

Project Accounting:

- Ensure costs and revenues are recorded accurately for each project.

- Coordinate with Divisional Leadership to support any other project-facing requirements.

Certified Payroll and Other Support Functions:

- As the operational-facing member of the accounting and finance team, support and assist with certified payroll, including time-entry discrepancies, and any other functions needed to fully support the Divisional operations team.

ERP Implementation:

- Assist with NetSuite implementation, including UATs and overall integration into the system.

- Maintains financial records in the ERP System, ensuring accurate and timely entries.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or at least 1-3 years’ experience in Accounting or related position.

- Must have experience with multiple ERP systems. Previous experience with Netsuite software is preferred.

- Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Experience with and understanding of construction pay application processing.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong partnership and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders with curiosity to understand the business.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process improvement mindset and attention to detail.

- Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately with ability to quickly adapt to changes in work environment.

- Must be eligible to work in the United States.

- Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

- Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally.

- May require driving between company locations.

- Requires in-person attendance, 5 days a week. Hybrid options to be evaluated.

- Overnight travel- Limited, 10% or less.