Accountant

The Company:

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

Project Overview:

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. We are seeking an Accountant to ensure the efficient handling of all tasks pertaining to the job role of a project accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support schedules according to corporate timelines

• Assist with the monthly closure procedures

• Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers

• Assists in preparing budgets and forecasts

• Implement payments and keep records

• Reviews invoices to ensure accuracy, validity and appropriate approvals

• Maintains and updates the invoice register for paid invoices

• Reconciles petty cash balances monthly

• Assists in preparation of summary payments reports, and other reports that may be required from time to time

• Responsible for other administrative duties assigned by supervisor to support office activities

• Assists in monitoring budgets and forecasts

• Keeps communication with banks for transfers

• Assists with tax filling and other mandatory filling

• Petty Cash replenishments and disbursements

• Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations

• Implement and follows letters of credit

• Inspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date

• Ensure a regular and reliable inventory of fixed assets and stock (Appraise, evaluate, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location)

• Provide auditing services for the company and the staff

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor / Master’s Degree in Commerce. Experience of minimum 5 years within the construction industry (Large infrastructure project is preferred).

• Good knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures.

• Ability to support the team and colleagues under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.

• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Accounting Services Manager, as necessary.

• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.

• Ability to speak to others and convey information effectively