Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Construction Project Accountant works directly with the project teams to oversee the financial functions necessary for the profitable completion of the assigned project(s). The Construction Project Accountant has responsibility for AP, AR, and project compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Construction Project Accountant position will report directly to the SLS Caribe Finance Director or their designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helps to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the project reports.
• Assist in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Review and audit vendor invoices for accuracy and required backup per contract.
• Properly review, analyze, and set up billing rates and terms per contracts.
• Assists in preparing client invoices.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Follow system controls to ensure data integrity.
• Review project financial data monthly to ensure completeness of the data.
• Assists in gathering data for reporting during the month-end close process.
• Assists in ERP conversion/implementation testing and participation in training sessions.
• Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is highly preferred.
• May consider 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in operational accounting is preferred.
• Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor in the construction industry is required.
• General understanding of cost accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prove one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

• Experience with CMIC is strongly preferred.

Competencies:

• Analytical-- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• Problem Solving-- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills-- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Interpersonal Skills-- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication-- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication-- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork-- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Ethics-- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support-- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Quality-- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity-- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Attendance/Punctuality -- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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