Accounting Specialist

Signal Energy•Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist provides financial and administrative support principally through the validation, processing, payment, and filing of payment claims, invoices and required backup within the accounting module of the ERP system, Vista. The Accounting Specialist is the first point of contact when questions arise about an invoice or payment claim status.

Requirements

Understanding of accounting practices required for financial performance of a construction project
Effective communicator with ability to write and speak clearly in a variety of settings
Practices attentive and active listening
Well organized and able to prioritize
Excellent typing/data entry skills, 10-key by touch
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
3+ years of related job cost experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Reconciliation and timely entry of all job payment claims for all assigned projects
Review and timely communication of outstanding compliance issues
Timely and accurate preparation of miscellaneous vendor invoices to ensure proper job cost charges
Monitor all payment claims and payment schedules to ensure deadlines are met
Reconcile vendor statements and adds supporting documentation to Vista
Audit and verification of expense reports for processing in accordance with company policy
Process weekly A/P payment batches, EFT-Expense batches, and other EFT batches
With direction from Project Manager completes owner billing documents for submittal
Track owner payments according to owner contract terms with emphasis on past due items
Monthly A/R reconciliation with the use of A/R Credit Notes
Investigate cost issues or questions for the Project Manager as needed
Assist in preparing/processing Actually Spent Job Cost Allocations or Journal Entries as needed
Attends monthly Project Review Meetings to stay abreast of job progress and financial status
Update and maintain project Cash Flows
Additional Activities are assigned when additional team support is needed or special projects arise.