Accountant/project Accountant - Washington, United States - Collins Elevator Service Inc

Collins Elevator Service Inc

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Enter financial data and transactions
Analyze budgets and other financial information
Reconcile bank statements
Prepare financial reports and statements
Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations
Process weekly payroll
Process weekly certified payroll for projects
Complete AIA Project Billing
Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.
Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes
Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis
Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and uptodate manner
Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments
Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data
Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
Clarifies or researches issues as necessary.
Assists in development of financial projections and forecasts.
Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
Preparing prebilling reports for project managers to review.
Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
Issuing invoices and purchase orders, perform all accounts payable duties
Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
Performing monthend closings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, experienced in Microsoft Great Plains.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
Indepth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger