Project/Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Essel. Walnut Creek · contract.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
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What you'll do
- Coordinate accounts payable, allocate company card and FastTrack charges, and check vendor statements for accuracy
- Prepare monthly owner invoices with supporting paperwork and enter approved subcontractor payment requests
- Collect lien waivers and other subcontractor documents before releasing payments
- Review certified payroll records, enter the data in the required systems, and issue and track subcontracts
- Check insurance certificates and handle customer interactions with tact and strong service
What you bring
- An associate degree in accounting and at least five years of accounting experience
- At least four years of experience working with GAAP
- Working proficiency in Excel and other office software, with strong organization and deadline management
Who this fits
This is an onsite contract role in Walnut Creek for an experienced accounting professional. You’ll need to manage several assignments at once, work carefully with sensitive information, and communicate effectively.
From the employer
Project/Staff AccountantWalnut Creek, CA
Project/Staff Accountant
We specialize in commercial, multi-family, retail, high-tech, manufacturing and industrial building construction and
management. The majority of our work is performed in the eight Bay Area counties. We have an immediate career
opportunity for an experienced Project/Staff Accountant. The company is paying competitive salary commensurate
with experience, and provides great family medical, dental, vision and 401K plans.
General Job Duties
● Coordination and management of accounts payable function
● Prepare and post credit card and FastTrack allocations
● Review and validate vendor statements
● Other related and additional responsibilities as requested by corporate executives
Project Job Duties
● Process monthly Owner Billings along with required documentation
● Process approved subcontractor pay applications into accounting system
● Assist with obtaining lien waivers and other documents from subcontractors prior to release of payments
● Review certified payrolls and input data into appropriate systems (DIR, LCP Tracker, etc.)
● Interact with outside customers using outstanding customer service skills and diplomacy
● Issue and track Subcontracts
● Insurance Certificate review
Skills & Qualifications
● Associate degree in Accounting with 5 years of similar experience.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
● Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.
● Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
● Ability to work on assignments that are sensitive in nature while maintaining confidentiality of Company and
Departmental information
Requirements
Experience level:
● 4 years
Education:
● Associate (Required)
Experience:
● Accounting: 5 years (Required)
● GAAP: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
● CPA (Preferred)
Benefits
Benefits:
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Paid time off
● Vision insurance
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