Accountant

Durr Heavy Construction LLC•Harahan, LA

23d•$50,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant manages the full accounts payable cycle for Durr Heavy Construction and supports related general ledger, payroll, and financial close work. This role receives and processes vendor and subcontractor invoices, confirms job coding and approvals, issues accurate and timely payments, and maintains records that support job costing and reliable financial reporting. The Accountant works with Project Managers, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and the accounting team to resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

At least five years of accounting experience, including substantial accounts payable and account reconciliation work, preferred; construction accounting and job cost experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, invoice controls, vendor reconciliation, payroll processes, and payment procedures; familiarity with GAAP preferred.
Strong accuracy, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on discrepancies.
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

A related degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, scan, index, enter, and track vendor, material, subcontractor, trucking, and other invoices in the accounting system.
Confirm invoice accuracy, supporting tickets or dray records, purchase or job information, and appropriate cost codes; route invoices to Project Managers or other authorized approvers before payment.
Match invoices to supporting documentation, investigate differences, and coordinate corrections with vendors and internal teams.
Review and code complex invoices, including insurance and other shared expenses; verify and process employee expense reports under company policy.
Maintain complete vendor and subcontractor records, including W-9 forms, certificates of insurance, and required lien releases; follow up on missing or expired documents.
Prepare payment runs, checks, and Comdata payments after required approval; schedule payments to meet terms, prevent late fees, and capture available discounts.
Respond to vendor, subcontractor, supplier, and Project Manager inquiries; research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Support annual 1099 reporting by maintaining accurate vendor information and preparing required records.
Maintain a checklist for overhead bills.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances; research aged items, duplicate invoices, credits, and unapplied payments.
Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation and provide invoice and payment support for audits and month-end close.
Meet accounting deadlines and assist the CFO with accounts payable schedules, reconciliations, and related projects as assigned.
Prepare and review journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts; investigate and correct differences in coordination with the CFO.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and documentation for financial reporting, tax preparation, and annual audits.
Support weekly payroll, temporary labor cost reconciliation, and certified payroll reporting when assigned; document and escalate discrepancies promptly.
Support benefits in Paylocity new hire enrollments and annual OE analysis.