Accounting Specialist

Position Title: Accounting Specialist

Supervisor: CFO

Location: Austin

Company Overview

At JD Abrams, we are proud of the many projects we have helped build to shape Texas’ robust highway transportation system. But perhaps what we are proud of the most are the careers we have helped shape over our 55 year history in the industry. JD Abrams is 100% employee-owned, which means that every employee-owner has a vested interest in the success of the company. We are committed to quality of life, partnerships, and meaningful employee ownership. Join us in being part of this dynamic team!

Position Overview

J.D. Abrams, L.P. is an employee-owned Texas heavy civil contractor seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist.  The Accounting Specialist will work with the CFO and will be responsible for and/or involved in several key areas of the business to include receivables and collections, fixed asset accounting, job cost maintenance and support, general ledger support functions, cash management, and monthly reporting.

Benefits: JD Abrams is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), automatic enrollment into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan with no out-of-pocket costs.

General Accounting Functions:

• Responsible for recording monthly Construction Progress Billings and managing receivable collections
• Responsible for weekly billings for our Precast Concrete division, and managing collections
• Fixed Asset accounting functions to include recording equipment purchases and sales, recording monthly depreciation, cost allocations for equipment deployed to construction projects, internal cost reporting for the Equipment Group
• General ledger accounting including routine journal entries, cost allocations, benefit cost allocations, monthly closing entries and internal reporting
• Job Cost support functions to support the Operations Team to include job cost accounting support
• Assist with compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
• Assist the accounting for credit purchases, and fuel card cost allocation
• Weekly equipment cost allocations

Financial Reporting:

• Assist with accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close.  Ensure the timely reporting of weekly and monthly financial information
• Compilation and analysis of cost and financial data

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a professional demeanor
• Great can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and be punctual.
• Dependability
• Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be a self-starter.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Basic understanding of how to operate standard business equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge or experience in accounting for construction or heavy highway construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Core Pay experience
• Spectrum Viewpoint experience

Ability To:

• Adapt to new innovations and processes.
• Quickly acquire and implement individually received training.
• Coordinate and interact with other departments and outside vendor personnel daily.
• Multi-task
• Function effectively as part of a team
• Always maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Work independently

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting or a related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting or a related field preferred
• Excellent oral, written communication and collaborative skills
• Understanding of construction financial and cost accounting principles
• Good Organization and time management skills
• Familiarity with construction specific enterprise software is a plus
• Strong computer & analytical skills

Developing your career at Abrams we will:

• Regularly discuss performance objectives to quickly identify growth opportunities.
• Factor personal growth into career development.
• Offer opportunities for development to learn new skills and grow quickly.
• Support employees who want to pursue new roles in the company.

Work environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

J.D. Abrams, LP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.

Salary : $20 - $29