Accountant

Reports to: President

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides accounting and bookkeeping for the business including recording of all transactions using in-house software tool (Ajera) and other software.
Inputs specific data into PM spreadsheets (PMS) to assure financial health and accurate reporting for all active construction management projects.
Prepares periodic financial reports.
Provides analysis of past, present and future projected financial data.
Conducts internal audits and financial analyses.
Supports Treasurer regarding distribution of payroll and bonuses.
Prepares and issues invoices and tracks invoice payment collections.
Issue payments via ACH, credit cards or checks.
Makes transfers between company bank accounts.
Facilitates transfer of financial data with outsourced accounting and tax organizations.
Supports Program and Project Managers (PMs) to maintain PMS and to coordinate AR and AP needs with PMs and help resolve problems.
Supports general administration personnel as needed.
Assists in preparation of yearly business plan.

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Analyzes and prepares work-on-hand and backlog reports.
Prepares and issues monthly, quarterly and annual business / financial reports.
Reconcile accounts; Apply accounting principles; Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable; Age reports; Create reports; Create and manage budgets …
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Secure financial information by completing database backups.
Updates marketing proposal log.
Inputs marketing information and related figures on monthly business reports.
Processes new employee I-9 forms.

Skill sets: Talented accounting professional with solid accounting background. Data entry and analysis. Competency with numbers. Proficient in Microsoft Office software (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Accuracy. Detail and deadline oriented. Confidentiality. Time Management. Team player. Flexibility and adaptability. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Organization and planning skills. Active listening. Problem solving and critical thinking. Self-motivator. Knowledge of Ajera software preferred.

Education: 4-year degree in finance, accounting or related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional accounting position.

Work location: Office, Herndon Virginia.

Other: Will have served as accounting professional in an architectural, engineering or construction business.

Benefits: