Accounting Coordinator

Bowen is an employee-owned national construction company that works primarily in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial and Energy sectors. Regularly listed as one of ENR's top 50 environmental contractors, Bowen works on projects that improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we use every day. When you turn on the faucet, flush the toilet or flip the light switch - you are using the infrastructure that Bowen builds and maintains every day.

Bowen self-performs site work, concrete, underground utility work, structural steel, equipment setting, millwright, mechanical and process piping and boilermaker construction.

At Bowen our purpose is growing people, and our team is our greatest asset. We share credit for success and never walk away from a problem when there is a challenge. We have genuine concern for others. We are employee-owned. We work hard every day to build the toughest projects. We are not perfect, and we will always aim to continuously improve.

If you are a hardworking, creative person who is seeking to build a career, let us know. We are growing, and we need your help.

The primary function of the Accounting Coordinator is to provide overall support to the Operations teams for all accounting functions related to projects. Additionally, this position is responsible for following all applicable Bowen Engineering Accounting policies and procedures as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Process Accounts Payable for vendors and subcontractors timely, checking against contract and verifying accuracy w/ contract requirements
• Review of AIA Applications for payment, supporting documents and lien waivers for accuracy
• Identifies inconsistencies with contract rates and seeks to rectify with Subcontractors and Project team
• Review of invoices for proper sales tax
• Handling of project packing slips
• Request updated Certificate of Insurance when required
• Prepares retainage releases for Project Manager approval
• Responds to vendor and subcontractor inquiries regarding AP for related projects
• Provide various aging and jobcost reports to Project Managers as needed
• Work with Project Manager to ensure customer related billings are prepared per contract requirements and all associated schedules are completed
• Posting of customer billings in customer portal and/or in company database
• Works with Accounting and Project Managers to follow up on owner payments

• Construction Coordinator/Accounting experience preferred
• Proven customer service skills with the ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast pace- environment with competing priorities
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills
• Must possess the ability to work independently and self-review work
• Enjoy collaboration with teams
• High attention to detail
• Agreeable to visiting job construction sites when needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  - Word, Excel, and Outlook

• High school diploma required
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods while using a computer
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., files, boxes of documents)
• Regularly required to talk or hear in order to communicate with team members and vendors

• Viewpoint software experience
• Knowledge of sales / use tax

• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• PTO on Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance