AccountantJob Description
Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to the accounting department, serving as a resource of expertise and leadership.
Handle customer and vendor inquiries and address employee questions with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Supervise accounts receivable functions, including the preparation of AIA invoices, collections, deposits, and lien reviews.
Oversee vendor payments through checks, credit cards, and electronic funds transfers.
Review basic contract documents for compliance, billing, and revenue to ensure accurate invoice preparation.
Conduct revenue and expense analysis on projects and assist project managers as needed.
Review accounting reports for errors and ensure necessary corrections are made. Maintain accurate data records for audits.
Responsibilities
Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to the accounting department.
Handle customer and vendor inquiries and address employee questions with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Supervise accounts receivable functions, including the preparation of AIA invoices, collections, deposits, and lien reviews.
Oversee vendor payments through checks, credit cards, and electronic funds transfers.
Review basic contract documents for compliance, billing, and revenue to ensure accurate invoice preparation.
Conduct revenue and expense analysis on projects and assist project managers as needed.
Review accounting reports for errors and ensure necessary corrections are made.
Maintain accurate data records for audits.
Essential Skills
3+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
Management or leadership skills with the ability and willingness to train, coach, lead, and motivate other accounting staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of general accounting plus 3 years in construction accounting.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred; other fields of study acceptable.
Proficiency in Excel.
Experience with job costing, AIA billing, journal entry, month-end processes, and contract review.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.46 - $51.27 Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Earth City,MO.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 12, 2024.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
