Job Information
Shaw Lundquist Associates Associate Construction Accountant in Saint Paul, Minnesota
This role will handle general accounting tasks such as data entry, payroll reporting, accounts payable and receivable, as well as various accounting tasks for other team members. Additionally, they will assist in preparing certain financial and general reports.
Responsibilities :
General AP duties
Receiving, coding and entering invoices to be paid
General AR duties
Receiving, coding and entering receivables
Understanding construction AIA forms and retention policies
Follow up on past due invoices
Contract Compliance
Reporting data to clients based on contract terms
General Payroll Reporting Forms
Tracking and reporting certain demographic information
Maintaining and responsible for various demographic reports
Contacting and interacting with subcontractors or agencies for data
Payment Duties/Accounts Receivable application
Receiving payments against AR/posting payments to the correct accounts
Various Accounting projects and report generation as requested by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer
KPI reporting
Journal Entries for general ledger
Account Reconciliation
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None in this role.
Required Skills/Capabilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of general financial accounting and construction accounting
Willingness and ability to learn and understand construction specific rules and regulations
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Excellent Excel Skills and working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Experience in eCMS (Computer Guidance), a plus
Education and Experience:
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
Prior accounting experience, 2 years cumulative minimum
Benefits:
Health and Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and ADD Insurance
401K Plan
