Staff Accountant

Job description

The Accent Group is currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant

Serving the tri-state area for over 35 years. The Accent Group has been specializing in construction, restoration and painting services for residential and commercial properties in the tri-state area since 1979. Headquartered in Nutley, New Jersey, the Accent Group offers a wide range of services like interior and exterior painting, window replacements, deck installation/refinishing, roofing, siding and masonry services.

Knowledge of the construction industry, budget, and 2+ years construction-related experience is required

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing all AIA’s and non AIA jobs from start to finish on Capital projects as required. This will include reviewing the contract initially to ensure all items are captured on the initially when billing on an AIA or prior to generating any invoices. Adding any change orders and extras as they occur during any project. Preparing all invoices related to each AIA submitted to the engineers during the project as well as following up with the engineer to ensure all changes were approved and submitted to management for payment.
• Preparing all the billing for the painting and maintenance divisions in a timely manner when received. Ensure the accuracy of the billing as compared to the signed proposals as well as ensure accuracy of time and material projects. Do a profitability analysis of all projects prior to submitting invoices to management for payment. Any questions related to accuracy of billing should be discussed with project manager and office staff. All time and material billing should be reviewed and approved by management. Filing of all billing folders once completed properly and in a timely manner.
• Input Maintenance Sub PO’s and all Journal entries into QuickBooks.
• Close out all Maintenance PO’s when jobs are completed in QuickBooks.
• All invoicing and job profitability for The Accent Group operations.
• After performing job profitability, any job under the final bid or estimate percentage should be reviewed by upper management before finalizing the invoicing.
• Maintain all project folders and binders in QuickBooks.
• Assist in any audits that we maybe required to work as they arise.
• Accounts receivable collections for all client accounts to be addressed in a timely manner to ensure the receivables remain current throughout the month.
• Reconciling account balances and bank statements.
• Prepare Ad hoc reports and information that maybe requested by upper management as well as the outside accounting firm and fellow employees.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• · Knowledge of the construction industry, budget, and 2+ years construction-related experience is required
• · Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• · Proficient in QuickBooks (Desktop), AIA, Microsoft Word and Excel
• · Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• · Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• · Strong organizational skills
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others- Strong written and verbal communications skills-Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management.-Interpersonal skills - courteous, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people.

Job Type: Full-time