Construction Staff Accountant (Req #: 1213)
Company: O'Brien & Company
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Titlte: Construction Staff Accountant (Req #: 1213)
Location: Portland, OR
Application Instructions: At O'Brien, we are dedicated to
redefining the way we build.Be part of a team merging ideas,
technologies, and actions to help some of the best places in the
Pacific Northwest move forward. We are a diverse group of
craftspeople, makers, graphic artists, architects, accountants,
business developers and marketers who thrive on collaboration. Our
team is intentionally diverse and integrated. Our culture is
energetic, innovative, and inclusive - you can comfortably bring
your whole self to work with people you trust. Our communities
deserve higher performing buildings. And we have created a company
around rethinking what we design and how we build it. So, we dive
deep to understand each community's specific challenges and to help
to shape its opportunities in a rapidly changing world. This
unconventional approach is helping our clients and their
communities become more resilient and optimistic as our projects
come to life.Please click Apply to start entering in your
information and begin your application process with O'Brien.We
request that all applicants attach an updated resume.
You can learn more about what we do
below.https://obrien-co.com/https://www.facebook.com/obrien.and.co/https://www.linkedin.com/company/o-brien-company-llc/mycompany/
Position Description: We promote a safe, open learning environment,
and the Construction Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in
our accounting department, overseeing Accounts Receivable, Job Cost
and Reconciliations. In addition to main responsibilities, this
individual will manage Construction and Architecture job cost
related tasks while also working on process improvement projects as
available. Main Role & Responsibilities:---Accurately process AP
invoices in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company
policies and procedures.---Work closely with vendors and other
internal stakeholders to resolve questions regarding AP invoice
discrepancies. ---Maintain clear and effective communication with
both external vendors and internal teams to facilitate smooth
operations and prompt resolution of issues.---Collaborate with
Accounting Manager to ensure seamless integration of accounts
payable processes and accurate billing records.---Run weekly AP
reports and summarize outstanding issues for review. ---Proactively
identify and resolve any issues related to vendor payments or
discrepancies in collaboration with the accounting team.---Maintain
organized and up-to-date documentation for all transactions and
ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal
controls.---Run monthly cost, revenue, and accounts receivable
reports for review with project teams as they relate to project
billing. ---Support Accounting Manager on billing, budgeting, job
set-up, cost-related reviews, and reporting questions and
issues.---Provide support to the accounting team as needed,
participating in team meetings and contributing to process
improvements.---Assist with month-end reconciliations for specific
accounts.
Success in this Role:---Excellent communication skills and the
ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external
stakeholders.---Ideal candidates will have an accounting
degree/strong accounting background.---Proficient in Microsoft
Excel. ---Experience working in Viewpoint Construction Software
preferred. ---Must possess a professional demeanor and a desire to
learn as a team player.---Strong leadership qualities,
self-motivated and a positive team player.---Strong problem-solving
skills; Deadline and detail-oriented.---Possess an eagerness to
make improvements and dive into the capabilities of the accounting
software.---Must be comfortable being reactionary and be flexible
jumping from various tasks on an as-needed basis.---Excellent
organizational and time management skills, ability to take
initiative, be flexible, use good judgement,---Demonstrate a strong
sense of urgency and follow up and carry multiple projects through
completion.---Ability to master project-specific software systems
including but not limited to: Microsoft Office 365 suite,
Viewpoint, Keystyle, and Adobe.
Job Category: Administrative
Position Requirements:
EOE: O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training. Inquiries will be handled
confidentially.PERKS!
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