Assistant Project Accountant

Skanska USA • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant Project Accountant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values — Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customers and Care for Life — are deeply ingrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Assistant Project Accountant assists and supports the project team by maintaining accurate and complete accounting records. The responsibilities for this role will include assisting with the preparation and submission of invoices for the assigned project; assisting with the review and process of subcontractor applications of payment and general condition invoices for payment; data entry, including owner billings, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders; and payment of general payables. The position works under direct supervision and gathers and distributes information. The Assistant Project Accountant must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills.

Requirements

• 1+ years of accounting experience
• 1+ years of experience with data Processing of invoices, electronic filing, emails, etc.
• General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and cost accounting
• Proficiency in software such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Candidate is required to work on-site in an office setting
• Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Responsibilities

• assisting with the preparation and submission of invoices for the assigned project
• assisting with the review and process of subcontractor applications of payment and general condition invoices for payment
• data entry, including owner billings, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders
• payment of general payables

Benefits

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the Compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees