Accounting Specialist

About the role

This role combines accounting, payroll, office administration, and project support to keep a growing construction organization running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate posting of all transactions.
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and customer billings in alignment with company policies and project requirements.
• Aid with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and other required financial and regulatory reports.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
• Support budgeting and financial reporting activities by providing data, reports, and analysis as needed.
• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and submit union reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain employee personnel files and onboarding documentation, ensuring records are complete and organized.
• Aid with benefits administration and employee record management in coordination with leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming phone calls and general inquiries, providing professional and courteous assistance.
• Cook up incoming and outgoing mail and other office communications to ensure efficient information flow.
• Maintain organized filing systems, both electronic and paper-based, for financial, administrative, and project documentation.
• Order office supplies and manage vendor relationships and accounts to support daily office operations.
• Provide administrative support to project managers and leadership teams, including document preparation and coordination.
• Aid in project setup and maintenance within the accounting system, ensuring accurate coding and tracking.
• Track contracts, change orders, and project-related documentation to support project control and compliance.
• Prepare and monitor subcontracts and purchase orders in coordination with project and accounting teams.
• Aid in compiling project closeout packages, including warranties, manuals, and related documentation.
• Maintain organized project records for audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting purposes.
• Support job costing and project tracking activities, including monitoring costs, progress billing, and related accounting entries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office administration experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a construction, mechanical contracting, or related organization.
• Knowledge of job costing, progress billing, and construction accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Experience processing payroll for both field and office employees.
• Experience with construction accounting and project accounting, including subcontract administration.
• Proficiency using Sage accounting software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism in all work performed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Accounting coordination or accounting specialist roles within construction or related industries.
• Experience supporting union reporting requirements and benefits administration.
• Experience in office administration, including managing phones, mail, filing systems, and office supplies.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping practices and full-cycle accounting processes.
• Comfort working closely with project managers and leadership teams to support project and financial objectives.
• Ability to maintain well-organized project and financial records for audits and compliance reviews.