Jr. Project Accountant

Gemma Power Systems•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gemma Power Systems is seeking a Jr. Project Accountant to join our team on one of our project sites in the Midland/Odessa area. The Jr. Project Accountant is a vital part of the Gemma team, dedicated to being a liaison between the project site and home office accounting. Gemma is looking for a self-motivated individual who is extremely organized, comfortable with technology, and has strong time management skills. This Jr. Project Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Project Accountant in performing daily accounting & payroll functions for the project jobsite. Responsibilities include assisting with data entry, invoice & purchase order processing, document tracking, and coordination with the home office on project-related accounting & procurement activities. The Jr. Project Accountant helps ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and supports the overall efficiency of project accounting operations.

Requirements

2+ years of related experience; must have strong knowledge in accounting, payroll, HR, procurement, and business management.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and printers.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Persistence, resourcefulness, drive, and ability to work proactively.
Works independently with a high level of self-direction as well as cooperatively with a team.
Must possess a professional and confident demeanor.
High level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality is required.
Willingness to work extra hours, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher with a focus in finance, accounting, payroll, HR, or procurement is preferred, but not required.
Experience performing payroll or accounting on larger-scale construction projects is a plus.
Knowledge of subcontractor AIA documentation, lien waivers, and certificates of insurance is a plus.
Knowledge of Sage 300, TimberScan, Mjob, and DocuSign is preferred.
Working knowledge of ADP, Excel, Adobe, Word, and Microsoft Teams platforms.
Comfortable performing work in a paperless environment and leveraging technology to recognize efficiency.

Responsibilities

Assist with processing & reconciling on weekly payroll using ADP for all craft/hourly personnel.
Prepare journal entries for craft payroll and prepare supporting information.
Help coordinate other payroll procedures or pay runs as needed.
Provide assistance with reconciling & managing jobsite bank accounts.
Audit, verify approval, and submit expense reports for jobsite employees.
Create purchase/change orders and submit to vendors through DocuSign.
Enter purchase orders, change orders, and invoices into accounting software (Sage 300 and TimberScan).
Support the preparation of monthly invoices to ensure accurate & timely billing.
Perform three-way match for AP invoices associated with jobsite.
Maintain documentation for home office, including rental log, purchase order log, and certificates of insurance.