Accounting Associate

About the Role:

As an Accounting Associate/Accountant with 1 to 3 years of experience, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of construction projects and the overall company. 

Your primary focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements specific to telecom construction. 

You will collaborate closely with accounting team members, project managers, and other stakeholders to track project costs, manage budgets, and analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making. 

This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can handle multiple accounting functions while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Ultimately, your work will contribute to the financial stability and growth of the company by providing timely and accurate financial information and insights.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry or a related field.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting standards, depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and various loan commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience with construction-specific accounting practices, including job costing and contract management.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data related to construction projects.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with GAAP and industry regulations.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to monitor project financial performance and identify variances.
• Coordinate with project managers to track project expenses and ensure proper allocation of costs.
• Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and evaluate internal control procedures making recommendations for improvement.
• Preparation of month-end financial statements with budget versus actual variance analysis.
• Presentation of financial reports to senior management providing accuracy, insights and recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Maintain and update various general ledger accounts with supporting schedules for month-end closing process and year-end audit.
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Monitor and evaluate internal control procedures making recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain proper internal control processes for senior management approval on a timely basis.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Life/AD & D insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K
• Competitive compensation and bonus program