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Westminster Services is seeking to fill a full-time position with our Finance team as a Construction Accountant. Responsible for maintaining financial information, performing analysis and reporting for capital projects and providing accounting support to WSI Construction Department, Community Departments and Community Executive Directors
Promotes and communicates Legendary Service.
Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.
Works in coordination with the Accounting Manager and Supervisor to ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions related to all capital projects.
Works as liaison between Westminster Services Construction Department, Community Maintenance Departments, Executive Directors, and Financial Services.
Provides financial services assistance and support to Westminster Services Construction Department as it relates to company construction projects.
Works with Construction Department to understand new projects to be able to ensure all project costs are identified at the start of a project and captured under the appropriate project number.
Attend Westminster Services Construction Department meetings as needed.
Responsible for tracking and reporting capital project goals and assigned project numbers.
Determines project general ledger account codes for all capital projects and entering new projects and budget in accounting software.
Maintains project and purchase order modules of accounting software.
Enters and tracks all purchase orders and change orders.
Processes and tracks invoices related to Owner Purchased Materials, working directly with general contractors and purchasing agents.
Tracks retainage percentages to the proper general ledger account. Reconciles retainage general ledger account monthly.
Reviews all capital project invoices for proper coding and approvals in a timely manner to ensure payment terms are met.
Reviews open projects for budget / actual variances, incorrect coding and proper classification.
Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of open projects to include where appropriate, project actual / budget, percentage completion, anticipated completion and in-services dates.
Responsible for monthly retainage and CIP reconciliation and fixed asset / project reconciliations.
Prepares and records appropriate accounting journal entries.
Prepares and maintains written procedures within area of responsibility.
Close completed capital projects from CIP in accounting software to fixed asset system at least quarterly. Reporting depreciation expense to Accounting Manager quarterly.
Maintain Projects to Expense, reporting quarterly results to Accounting Manager.
Works in coordination with the Accounting Manager in preparing tangible tax returns and ad valorem tax assessment allocations to residents.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education:
Four year college degree in accounting major preferred. Experience will be evaluated in lieu of degree.
Experience, Basic Knowledge and Abilities:
Five (5) years experience in accounting required. Knowledge in construction accounting preferred.
Requires knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Sage 500 preferred, Intermediate Excel and Microsoft office. Knowledge of Biznet report writer desired. Proficiency in account reconciliation and balancing required. Knowledge of the principles and current practices of accounting. Must possess good organization and communication skills. Must possess the ability to ensure information confidentiality. Position requires overtime during the months of February, March, April and May and other occasions as needed.
EOE, DFWP €“ We honor those who have served.
Experience
Required
3 year(s): Requires knowledge of computerized accounting systems with spreadsheet and ten-key proficiency. Proficiency in account reconciliation and balancing required.
Education
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or better in Bachelors degree or related fieldEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Promotes and communicates Legendary Service.
Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.
Works in coordination with the Accounting Manager and Supervisor to ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions related to all capital projects.
Works as liaison between Westminster Services Construction Department, Community Maintenance Departments, Executive Directors, and Financial Services.
Provides financial services assistance and support to Westminster Services Construction Department as it relates to company construction projects.
Works with Construction Department to understand new projects to be able to ensure all project costs are identified at the start of a project and captured under the appropriate project number.
Attend Westminster Services Construction Department meetings as needed.
Responsible for tracking and reporting capital project goals and assigned project numbers.
Determines project general ledger account codes for all capital projects and entering new projects and budget in accounting software.
Maintains project and purchase order modules of accounting software.
Enters and tracks all purchase orders and change orders.
Processes and tracks invoices related to Owner Purchased Materials, working directly with general contractors and purchasing agents.
Tracks retainage percentages to the proper general ledger account. Reconciles retainage general ledger account monthly.
Reviews all capital project invoices for proper coding and approvals in a timely manner to ensure payment terms are met.
Reviews open projects for budget / actual variances, incorrect coding and proper classification.
Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of open projects to include where appropriate, project actual / budget, percentage completion, anticipated completion and in-services dates.
Responsible for monthly retainage and CIP reconciliation and fixed asset / project reconciliations.
Prepares and records appropriate accounting journal entries.
Prepares and maintains written procedures within area of responsibility.
Close completed capital projects from CIP in accounting software to fixed asset system at least quarterly. Reporting depreciation expense to Accounting Manager quarterly.
Maintain Projects to Expense, reporting quarterly results to Accounting Manager.
Works in coordination with the Accounting Manager in preparing tangible tax returns and ad valorem tax assessment allocations to residents.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education:
Four year college degree in accounting major preferred. Experience will be evaluated in lieu of degree.
Experience, Basic Knowledge and Abilities:
Five (5) years experience in accounting required. Knowledge in construction accounting preferred.
Requires knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Sage 500 preferred, Intermediate Excel and Microsoft office. Knowledge of Biznet report writer desired. Proficiency in account reconciliation and balancing required. Knowledge of the principles and current practices of accounting. Must possess good organization and communication skills. Must possess the ability to ensure information confidentiality. Position requires overtime during the months of February, March, April and May and other occasions as needed.
EOE, DFWP €“ We honor those who have served.
Experience
Required
3 year(s): Requires knowledge of computerized accounting systems with spreadsheet and ten-key proficiency. Proficiency in account reconciliation and balancing required.
Education
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or better in Bachelors degree or related fieldEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
