Forrester Construction Looking for Accountant at Rockville, MD Full Time

We need you to join the Forrester Construction Financial Services team! Forrester Construction offers a strong corporate culture that emphasizes excellence and teamwork. We support the development of outstanding careers and offer opportunities for our team to continually grow their professional skills. Our size allows every Team Member to have an impact on the success of the company and creates a strong sense of pride and ownership. Very competitive salary and generous benefits.

Description

The Staff Accountant is an integral part of a team dedicated to supporting the Great Builders at Forrester Construction. We are known for taking on challenging, complex projects and delivering value-added solutions to our clients. The Staff Accountant works within a team taking responsibility for the full range of financial services and accounting, including general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable. Ours is a team-oriented, fast paced, and collegial environment that is ideal for a self-directed professional who can work independently and solve problems effectively.

Duties Include:

• Perform daily cash analysis
• Prepare, record and process cash receipts
• Prepare deposits routinely
• Maintain, reconcile and analyze fixed assets and capital budget accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, resolving discrepancies as necessary
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledger as needed
• Prepare and reconcile all monthly financial statements, to include account analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, development of support schedules and journal entries
• Assist with year-end financial audit and annual 401(k) audit, including preparation of audit work schedules
• Manage and upload deposit pay files
• May include support for payroll and accounts payable processing
• Other duties as needed

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred.
• 2 – 4 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Commercial construction or service industry accounting experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Public Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Audit experience required. Tax experience a plus
• Willingness to take on multiple roles and responsibilities based on team needs.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work independently.
• Relationship orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Previous experience with Paycom HRIS helpful.
• Previous experience with Timberline/Sage helpful.