Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable and Contract Administration - Lee Construction Group, Inc.

Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable and Contract Administration
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Are you a steady and positive individual with a strong work ethic interested in being part of a great team? Are you able to provide high level accounting support for a group of commercial construction companies? Every member of our family of companies contributes to our mission – supporting our client’s vision by constructing and maintaining buildings that enhance our community. Our team members are Pioneering. Honorable. Professional. You will experience a forward-looking, Safety for Life culture which recognizes the whole person and supports your success. To learn more about our family of companies, visit our website.
 

As Accounting Specialist for Lee Construction Group, you will:

• Have primary responsibility in three key areas: Accounts Receivable, Contract and Subcontract Administration.
• Rigorously follow the accounting and financial processes of the companies to ensure accurate financial accounting and control.
• Collaborate with the Controller to create and implement accountability systems and internal controls that prevent errors and inaccurate accounting documents. Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Accounting Team to establish priorities and ensure that the strategic financial goals of the companies are achieved.

This is an in-person position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 1-hour lunch break.

Job Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of proven experience as an accounting specialist or other similar position. Prior accounting experience with a commercial construction company preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting skills and procedures such as:
  • Verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
  • Perform accurate calculations
  • Prepare statements, invoices, and vouchers; review invoices, bills, vouchers, or other documents for corrections before entering into records 
  • Balancing and reconciliation 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, and experience or ability to learn Sage 300 CRE. Ability to achieve proficiency with new technology solutions.
• Experience with third party billing software.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate a plan, motivate others and instill company values, and accomplish the stated objective as a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to retain flexibility, while still providing reliability and consistency. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the highest level of integrity.
• Demonstrate strong and consistent written and oral communication skills. Able to ask thoughtful questions and take a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and prioritize objectives to achieve high-quality, successful results.
• Demonstrate a learning orientation. Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and sound business practices, upholding the core values of “Pioneering. Honorable. Professional.” in their personal presentation, leadership, communications, and actions.
• Demonstrate a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners.
• Notary Public or willingness to become a Notary Public.
• Willing to authorize background check; must be willing to take and pass a drug test.

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