Construction Accounting Assistant

Primary Accountabilities:
The successful candidate will assist with a variety of accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Construction Project Job Costing, Vendor Check Management, Payroll Backup, and general office support. This role requires strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Major Duties:

• Accounts Payable:
• Process vendor invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded and paid in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of payments, including checks and ACH transfers.
• Accounts Receivable:
• Monitor and manage customer accounts and collections.
• Prepare and send invoices to clients.
• Apply customer payments to accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in following up on overdue accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Construction Project Job Costing:
• Assist with tracking and allocating costs associated with construction projects.
• Maintain and update job costing records, including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate and up-to-date cost reporting.
• Vendor Check Management:
• Assist with the preparation and processing of vendor checks.
• Maintain records of issued checks and ensure accurate tracking and filing of payment information.
• Payroll Backup:
• Provide support for payroll processing, including data entry and verifying timecards.
• Assist in preparing payroll reports and ensure employee hours are accurately recorded.
• Assist in the coordination of payroll distribution and address any payroll-related questions.
• General Office Support:
• Assist in daily office tasks, such as filing, organizing paperwork, and maintaining an orderly workspace.
• Help prepare and process reports as needed by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of accounting or office support experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to stand, walk; sit and reach with hands and arms.

· Ability to read computer screens, email and talk on the phone.

· Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

· Professional, deadline orientated

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, KS 66502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25