Position: Accountant

Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Full-time

Overview:

We are hiring for a growing construction company based in Raleigh, NC, seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage financial operations. This role will focus on construction-related accounting tasks, including managing budgets, processing AIA payment applications, handling sales tax compliance, and maintaining the general ledger.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Management: Prepare, track, and manage construction project budgets. Provide financial analysis and reporting to ensure projects remain within budget.
• AIA Payment Applications: Prepare and submit AIA billing documents, including schedules of values, lien waivers, and other required documentation for payment applications.
• Sales Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns, staying up-to-date on state and local sales tax laws, particularly in the construction industry.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Financial Reporting: Generate and present regular financial reports to management, including job cost analysis, profit and loss statements, and cash flow projections.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Manage AP/AR processes, including vendor payments, subcontractor invoices, and customer billings.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding financial reporting, taxes, and construction-specific accounting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• Software Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 300, or similar construction-specific software), Microsoft Excel, and other financial tools.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction accounting practices, including AIA billing, project cost tracking, and sales tax regulations.
• Skills: Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

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