Accounts assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

- Process and manage invoices from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors related to construction projects.

- Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices in alignment with project budgets and contracts.

- Assist in the preparation and processing of client invoices, ensuring timely collections and accurate billing.

Project Budget Tracking:

- Assist in tracking and reconciling project budgets, ensuring that expenses are in line with forecasts.

- Work with project managers to monitor project costs and report on budget variances.

- Update project financial records and assist in preparing financial summaries for ongoing projects.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:

- Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting for construction projects, including cost tracking and variance analysis.

- Reconcile construction project expenses, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately.

- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Documentation & Record Keeping:

- Maintain organized files of project-related financial documents, including contracts, purchase orders, and payment records.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards related to construction projects.

- Assist in audits and prepare documentation as needed for internal or external auditors.

Communication & Coordination:

- Communicate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.

- Coordinate with the accounts team to ensure timely processing of project-related payments.

- Provide general administrative support to the accounting team, as needed.

Qualifications:

- Education:

- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

- Certification or coursework in construction accounting or project management is a plus.

- Experience:

- 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration.

- Experience in the construction industry or construction accounting is strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with construction project financials and tracking project costs is a plus.

Skills:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Procore).

- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial processes.