What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant - Primoris Heavy Civil - Baton Rouge, LA position at Primoris Services Corporation?
Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking to hire an Accounting Assistant at our Baton Rouge office location. Reporting to the Accounting Manager the Accounting Assistant will play an integral role in maintaining and supporting the corporate accounting function. For this role, we are looking for a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The ideal candidate would be proficient with Microsoft Excel, familiar with entry and review payroll time, collections, highly detail oriented and have extensive billing and AR/AP experience.
Job Description:
Perform a variety of accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as required by supervision. Daily responsibilities will include but not be limited to daily entry/review of payroll time, preparing and disbursing invoices, resolving issues with delinquent accounts, reconcile transactions with statements, and maintaining an accurate financial record of all receivable transactions, verifications, etc.
Responsibilities:
Daily entry/review of payroll time.
Accounts payable duties, which include daily entry of supplier and subcontractor invoices,
comparing invoices to purchase agreements and/or contracts.
Make sales/use tax determinations.
Establish and maintain files as directed.
Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
Assist with entering daily revenue into accounting software.
Assist with processing monthly invoices and billing to various customers.
Assist with setting up new project and project closeouts.
Collaborating with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
Assisting with AP/AR discrepancies.
Qualifications:
Degree preferred (not required)
Two years’ experience in payroll and accounts payable
Proficiency with Viewpoint and pVault
Advanced knowledge of mathematics, and basic accounting concepts
Considerable understanding of Excel preferred
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication including writing, speaking and active listening
Team-oriented
Knowledge and experience working with ERP Systems, such as Vista and Viewpoint, a plus.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, and Concrete Paving Operations.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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