Office Accountant

Company: Turner Construction Company
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120 year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and lets do great things together!Position Description: Provide financial services to profit center. Manage all accounts payable/accounts receivable functions and weekly trade payroll administration.Reports to: Accounting Manager, Operational Finance or Financial Manager, Operational FinanceEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinate month-end close and quarter close activities.Review and update end of month journal entries and inter-company charges.Perform trial balance account analysis and reconciliation.Process accounts payable.Administer general and administrative (G&A) accounts.Resolve accounts payable issues with vendors.Allocate third party vendor invoices.Maintain and update legal log expenses.Analyze and submit monthly insurance forms.Maintain fixed asset inventory schedule.Coordinate accounts receivable process including depositing checks, posting all payments, submitting payment notifications to vendors.Coordinate activities related to weekly payroll for profit center trade employees.Manage cash activities:Review bank reconciliations prepared by financial center.Prepare petty cash bank reconciliation.Cash requirements for releasing of checks.Monitor preconstruction/bid job costs and bill as appropriate.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.#LI-JJ1Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited and credentialed degree program, with 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experienceUnderstand accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, general ledger, etc.)Proficient with financial systems applications, MS Excel, and MS OfficeMust have basic understanding of policies and procedures and able to identify problems and make recommendations for resolutionMust be highly organized, able to prioritize competing demands, detail oriented, maintain accuracy, and self-check workAble to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environmentMust follow established procedures and execute directions to completion without need of follow up by managementMust have good work ethic and integrity, dependable, adaptable, cooperative, and motivated to take on new responsibilitiesProfessional written and verbal communication abilities and general office skillsMust display initiative, teamwork and independent thinkingPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.by Jobble

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