Accounting Coordinator

Finance · Full-time · Gainesville, United States

Job description

SUMMARY
The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for compiling, analyzing, monitoring and accurately presenting financial data as required. Responsibilities include maintaining good relations and communications with accounting staff, vendors, subcontractors, clients, field and management personnel and other involved parties and/or stakeholders. Position requires working with tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities. The Accounting Coordinator will participate as assigned in the accounting disciplines that support the financial reporting, including; AP, PR, AR, GL maintenance, Job Cost accounting and budget preparation and analysis. The Accounting Coordinator will participate in a collaborative process to improve growth; help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies; streamline and simplify budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes so that the business is scalable. They are expected to make tangible improvements towards automation of repeatable, low-value and mundane tasks in accounting. Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission and core values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional work environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Document Management and Email.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Accounting is considered a plus.
• Computer and software proficiency necessary to perform this job.
• Prior experience working as a Staff Accountant in commercial construction company
• Experience with Sage and Timberline software a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adheres closely to financial policies and procedures while communicating swiftly any potential profitability or risk to management.
• Understands and utilizes the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guidelines including Master Forms Library.
• Performs other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Management of Job data entry including but not limited to; entering and stamping Subcontractor Payment Applications and maintaining the Notice To Owner (NTO) log
• Communication with Project Managers and Subcontractors
•Manage paper mail
• Review and enforce compliance regarding Certificates of Insurance (COI)
• Payment processing including EFTs, EFT pre-note process, and paper checks
• File organization of various items including but not limited to scanning OPA’s, filing emails, filing COIs, and filings releases of liens (ROL)
• Various additional duties as needed