What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Foresight Construction Group, Inc.?
At Foresight, our passion is to build a great company marked by a culture of service that improves the lives of others. Most tangibly, we accomplish this mission through the built environment and investment into our team members and clients.
The Accounting Coordinator ensures the financial integrity of construction projects by managing accounts payable, subcontractor payments, and payroll while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. This role supports project teams by reconciling budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring timely vendor and subcontractor payments, fostering strong relationships and efficient financial operations critical to the success of the company.
About Foresight:
Foresight is one of the fastest-growing construction management firms in Florida with offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. Our company name is not random – it has a purpose and reflects the approach we take to predict, plan, and prepare for success from the start of every project. And we apply this approach to the people we hire – we plan and prepare for your success throughout your entire journey at Foresight. As one of Florida’s Top 100 places to work and one of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies in America, we focus on our people by creating growth opportunities for team members and always striving to be the best place to work. Additionally, Foresight embraces a culture of safety first and safety always. We want to make sure all of our employees, subcontractors, clients, and the public are kept safe by prioritizing safety in everything we do.
Foresight was established in 2008 and has since transitioned from an emerging startup to an established industry leader with a successful and diverse portfolio across the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. We specialize in serving clients in the government, education, healthcare, transportation, and commercial markets. This diverse experience allows us to see projects from every angle – that’s why leading organizations choose us. This success is directly linked to our people and the Core Values that we look for in every team member: Can-Do Attitude, Ownership Mentality, Responsiveness, and Spirit of Excellence. Focusing on putting others first empowers our team to create a better future for the people that work for and with us and the communities we serve. Simply put, our passion is to build a great company marked by a culture of service that improves the lives of others.
Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable process, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices into accounting software
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of subcontractor payments, including compliance with lien waivers and other contractual documentation requirements
- Reconcile company credit card transactions and ensure proper allocation to project cost codes
- Verify vendor and subcontractor compliance with insurance and contract requirements before issuing payments
- Coordinate with project managers to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure proper approvals
- Prepare and process check runs in accordance with company policies
- Monitor accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Assist in tracking and reconciling project costs and budgets, ensuring proper job cost allocation
- Track accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments to maintain positive cash flow
- Maintain vendor files, W-9 forms, and prepare annual 1099 forms in compliance with IRS regulations
- Process payroll including verifying employee timesheets and ensuring accurate job cost allocation
- Collaborate with project teams to manage project-related financial documentation and reporting
- Maintain compliance with industry-specific regulations and company financial policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in accounts payable and payroll processing
- 2 years of experience working in an office environment
- Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and vendor management
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Construction industry knowledge preferred
Benefits:
- Best in class work culture
- 100% employee health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Professional development assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person