Assistant Accountant - Charlotte

Overview

Division: Carolinas
Project Location(s): Charlotte, NC 28201 USA
Minimum Years

Experience:

Not specified
Travel Involved: Not specified
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: Not specified
Job Family: Finance
Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Note: The following description preserves original content. Some sections appear as narrative text and should be interpreted in context of duties and qualifications.

Position Summary: If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world''s 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.

Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let''s do great things together!

Provide administrative and financial services to profit center.

Reports to: Senior Accountant, Finance Reporting HQ or Financial Manager, Finance Reporting HQ

• Assist accountant to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable.
• Support the accountant to audit client billing and project ledger, in compliance with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• Process accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensure accounts are up to date for assigned projects.
• Process accounts payable for subcontractor invoices, and work with accountant to ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place.
• Assist with completing the monthly close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Provide monthly updates to projects assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• Assist with project financial closeout, ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met as agreed to by subcontractors.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited degree program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• General knowledge basic accounting principles
• Must be accountable to research problems and resolve to completion, escalate issues promptly, learn and apply knowledge quickly, and meet deadlines
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, maintain accuracy, and self-check work
• Able to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environment
• Must follow established procedures and execute directions to completion without need of follow up by management
• Must have good work ethic and integrity, dependable, adaptable, cooperative, and motivated to take on new responsibilities
• Professional written and verbal communication abilities and general office skills
• Data entry skills and proficiency with databases and computer applications, including MS Office

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job…