General Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The AP Specialist/Accountant is responsible for invoice and draw processing along with related reconciliations/reporting. Excel and Job costing are integral components of this process as is utilizing an ERP system for entry, tracking and reporting. This is an opportunity to join a growing dynamic company, with the ability to learn the accounting cycles and contribute to the standards of excellence. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the company's financial obligations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This position requires a solid understanding of general accounting principles and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

It is imperative that the Accounts Payable staff maintain a mindset of continual improvement and work diligently to foster a culture of continual improvement within the team, department, and the company.

Company Overview:

We sell and build our homes with enthusiasm, energy for our jobs, and respect for our customers. As a company, we seek to add value; to our customers, by providing them with a superior product, an exceptional customer experience, and a favorable price. To our employees, by providing them with employment that encourages personal growth and pride and paid at favorable compensation. And to our communities, through charitable contributions, and community support.

Job Duties:

· Facilitate weekly draws to ensure that trades are paid correctly, while ensuring internal tracking, job costing and reporting is complete and accurate.

· Review and manage invoice flow and accuracy, data storage/tracking, and entry of invoices

· Draw processing includes understanding of managing internal invoice email database, online job costing and accounting files, entry of invoices and processing of PO/WO payments in ECI Marksystems.

· Work in ERP software ECI Marksystems for invoice processing, reporting and Loan setup/tracking, posting deposits, balance sheet reconciliation assistance.

· Accounts payable for all vendors including processing hand checks for auto pay transactions.

· Ensure that all vendor files are complete and accurate, including, COI, W-9, working with Purchasing and Controller as necessary for new vendors and updating system dates.

· Follow-up for COI renewals and related affidavits based on system reminders, to support compliance and reporting commitments.

· Collaborate with Accounting team, and Purchasing as needed, assisting in problem identification and problem solving within the department(s).

· Desire to learn the fundamentals and the why, which allows for higher understanding of the process and impacts within and outside of the AP department.

· Ability and desire to work through and adapt within a dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and SOP development that comes with growing companies.

· Maintain positive clear communication channels to help the flow of information from department to department.

· Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

· Participate in training when needed. This includes learning product knowledge, procedural proficiencies, and computer software.

· Adhere to departmental operating guidelines and Hills View Homes’ policies.

· Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

· Foster, encourage, and reward a fun, positive, successful values-based culture!

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum, one year’s experience in these or related functions. Proven experience in AP and general accounting with job costing preferred.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Accounting 2- or 4-year degree is preferred or exceptional direct experience.

SKILLS: Basic to Intermediate Excel proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skill required. Experience working with Job costing, help desk and ERP systems a plus.

EEO/OSHA/ADA: Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Able to navigate two flights of stairs without harm. Able to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Able to manipulate and be proficient with PCs, and Windows applications; Job Cost ERP system, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., associated with contemporary computers. Able and willing to travel locally, as needed. Maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000