Dürr Looking for Accounting Specialist at Harahan, LA Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports to: Controller

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Accounting Specialist is a vital position within Durr Heavy Construction. Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payables and Payroll admin. This position also serves as a point of contact to assist Subcontractors/Suppliers and Project Managers with questions regarding payment for work performed on jobs and Durr employees expense reports.

Taking Charge

Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

The Take Charge ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR:

Processes payments on time with zero late fees

• Maintains an organized filing system
• Prepares and attaches lien releases for subcontractors
• Manages certificates of insurance and W-9 forms for subcontractors and truckers
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; schedule and prepare checks; resolving invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation
• Reconciles A/P accounts and vendor statements
• Processes checks and Comdata payments
• Process 1099s

Verifies proper approval for payments and maximizes discounts

• Enters and routes invoices for approval
• Codes complex invoices i.e. health and life insurance bills
• Administration of expense reports

Meets deadlines for monthly financial close

• Scans, enters and indexes all vendor invoices
• Matches invoices to drays and post

Ensures timely processing of payroll

• Reviews and processes weekly payroll input and reports

Reconciles wage garnishments and voluntary deductions

• Processes temporary labor costs and reconcile billing from vendors

Prepares fiscal year-end reports and report errors in payroll to the Controller

Processes certified payroll reports and correspondence

Setup certified payroll per jobs and make sure Durr is 100% complaint with the Davis Bacon Act

• Documents discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments

Other Administrative Duties

• Answer company phones
• Assists with any special projects

The DURR Way:

Be Proactive

• Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)

Be Accountable

• Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other

Speak the Truth

• Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team

Go the Extra Mile

• Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time

Give Praise

• Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates

Be Part of One Team

• Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong problem solving skills, knowledge of basic accounting principles, documentation skills, research and resolution skills
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Computer literacy and expertise utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required
• Able to maintain multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of job cost accounting

Education and/or Experience:

3 to 5 years of relative experience in Accounting. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and business equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. This job operates in a clerical, office setting. The employee is not regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.