Staff Accountant
Hickory Construction, Inc. · Alcoa, TN · Yesterday
On-siteAccounting$25k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing
- Enter all Invoices into Paperless and Route them to the appropriate Team for Coding.
- Export from paperless all approved invoices to the accounting system.
- MATCH invoices to purchase orders, subcontracts, and delivery receipts (2-way/3-way match).
- Verify invoice accuracy (pricing, quantities, math, job cost codes).
- Subcontractor Compliance
- Collaborate with Project Team to ensure all lien waivers have been collected, tracked and reconciled before releasing payment.
- Maintain current subcontractor documentation (W-9s, insurance certificates, licenses, bonds).
- FLAG expired or missing compliance documents and follow up to obtain them.
- TRACK retainage withheld on subcontractor invoices.
- Payments
- Prepare check runs, ACH batches, and joint checks for approval.
- Ensure payments align with approved pay applications and contract terms.
- Apply appropriate discounts and monitor payment due dates.
- Print, distribute, and file checks; obtain required signatures.
- Vendor Management
- Set up and maintain vendor master files.
- RECONCILE vendor statements and research discrepancies.
- RESPOND to vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
- RESOLVE invoice disputes and short-pays with vendors and PMs.
- RECORDKEEPING & SUPPORT
- Record and organize AP documentation (invoices, waivers, backup).
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready AP records.
- AID in 1099 data collection and year-end processing.
- HELP reconcile the AP aging and sub-ledger to the general ledger.
- SUPPORT the Staff Accountant II and CFO with month-end AP close and ad hoc requests.
- 3+ years of accounting or financial operations experience.
- Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial record keeping.
- Experience with AR, AP, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience in construction or project-based accounting environments.
- Experience supporting payroll processes or commission reporting.
- Experience working with ERP or construction management software.