Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Seattle, WA

Lease Crutcher Lewis is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in the Seattle, Was Main Office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and finance. The successful candidate will work closely with our accounting team to support daily operations and assist with accounting receivable, job cost, and other accounting tasks.

About You:

Adaptable. You’re flexible and you can adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances

without losing your cool. You understand we work in an ever-evolving industry and your

calm approach to change helps the team stay grounded.

Realistic. You’re grounded in reality. Able to rally the team around attainable goals, you

have a talent for navigating challenging conversations when need be to re-establish

expectations.

Detail-Oriented. You know how much details matter, and because of that you go out of your way to ensure you have all the necessary information to make an informed decision. People who work with you enjoy your ability to dig into a complex problem and identify key elements needed to solve it.

About Us:

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

About the Position:

In Order to Succeed in this role

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an office environment.
• Working knowledge of account analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills, superior numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses good computer skills and be able to adapt in any software package. Experience with Spectrum Viewpoint and Procore is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work with others.

Primary functions & essential responsibilities

• Post owner invoices and cash receipts in the accounting system. Post miscellaneous adjustments and revisions as necessary. Communicate receipt of payment to the project teams, the accounts payable team, and other interested parties.
• Review draft owner invoices for project teams, confirming accuracy and appropriateness, and assigning invoice numbers for tracking.
• During month-end, analyze and reconcile the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger with the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are posted.
• Project substantiation – Assist the staff accountant in preparation of interim and final project substantiations on General Maximum Price contracts, which includes a detailed review of contract terms, preparing the final billing, preparation of supporting documentation for the cost components, determining and recording final project cost adjustments as necessary to comply with the contract terms.
• Assist in Job Cost Accounting such as daily and monthly job cost adjustment.
• Owner contract administration – perform internal audit of owner contracts by validating the final contract terms match the data input in the system at project set up. Process owner change orders.
• Prequalification – Evaluation of potential subcontractor’s ability to deliver the work, manage risks, and meet project requirements.
• Assist in owner-initiated project audits.
• Monthly and ad hoc reporting and analysis as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

A 100% employee-owned general contractor, Lease Crutcher Lewis offers a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets, and our employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness. We also offer a generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions. Lease Crutcher Lewis provides support for a financially healthy future, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you) and a 401(k) with a competitive matching program.

Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, and will not be discriminated against, based on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.# #LI-AP1