Assistant Accountant - Operational Finance

Turner Construction Company•Boston, MA

43d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide administrative and financial services to profit center. Reports to: Senior Accountant, Finance Reporting HQ or Financial Manager, Finance Reporting HQ The salary range for this position is estimated to be $75,000.00 - 90,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an an accredited and credentialed degree program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
General knowledge basic accounting principles
Must be accountable to research problems and resolve to completion, escalate issues promptly, learn and apply knowledge quickly, and meet deadlines
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, maintain accuracy, and self-check work
Able to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environment
Must follow established procedures and execute directions to completion without need of follow up by management
Must have good work ethic and integrity, dependable, adaptable, cooperative, and motivated to take on new responsibilities
Professional written and verbal communication abilities and general office skills
Data entry skills and proficiency with databases and computer applications, including MS Office

Responsibilities

Assist accountant to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable.
Support the accountant to audit client billing and project ledger, in compliance with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
Process accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensure accounts are up to date for assigned projects.
Process accounts payable for subcontractor invoices, and work with accountant to ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place.
Assist with completing the monthly close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
Provide monthly updates to projects assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
Assist with project financial closeout, ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met as agreed to by subcontractors.
Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.