Vision

At Think Construction, our vision is to grow into a highly efficient, profitable, and charitable organization engaging employees and clients in a collaborative process producing results we can be proud of. We strive to maintain low turnover with committed and talented employees.

About Think Construction:

Think Construction is a mid-size residential contractor specializing in high-end apartment and townhouse renovations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Our partners pride themselves on giving their customers individualized attention and support and have spent years fine-tuning their team of project managers, site supervisors, and field workers. They take a very proactive approach to the construction process and make a special effort to help architects, interior designers, and clients achieve the design goals of their projects.

For more information about our company, please visit our website. https://www.think-construction.com

Job Summary

Think Construction is looking for a Staff Accountant who is an experienced bookkeeper/accountant in the construction industry. The Staff Accountant’s responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, AR/AP, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports.
• Receives checks and prepares deposit slips; verifies remittances against business accounts; deposits checks daily.
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of AP; receives, verifies, and posts invoices into accounting system.
• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
• Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies.
• Maintains accounting department files and records.
• Assists with month-end close and runs monthly reports as required.
• Prepares GL journal entries, fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, monthly balance sheet recon, and bank recon.
• Generates and files monthly financial reports.
• Develops, analyzes, and prepares periodic financial statements for timely distribution to management.
• Assists with AP functions including but not limited to verifying invoices, expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions; entering data into accounts payable system; and processing weekly check runs.
• Assists with AR functions including but not limited to applying payments to appropriate accounts, monthly invoicing, reconciling customer accounts, bad debt resolution, and handling customer inquiries.
• Assists with budget preparation
• Forecasts and cash management
• Prepares monthly/quarterly tax returns.
• Assists with annual external audits and special projects as needed.
• Coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; recommends improvements.

Job Requirements:

• Must have experience in the construction industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance, with two or more years of experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Highly ethical with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other departments.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k w/company match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave

Think Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.