General Accountant - Cajun Industries

GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Cajun Industries is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our dynamic team in the construction industry.  The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate record-keeping, assisting in financial transactions, and supporting the overall financial health of our construction projects.  The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain detailed and organized accounting records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

• Record and reconcile construction billings on a daily basis
• Record cash receipts to outstanding invoices on a daily basis
• Resolve billing and cash receipt issues and questions

• Monitor and provide status updates to management on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time

• Support the Controllers with reporting and analysis of monthly results
• Assists in reconciling accounts; communicate any problems or discrepancies to the Controllers for guidance toward resolution of the problem
• Manage vendor credit application requests for Operations 

• Perform special projects for the department, as needed

• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Accounting Department
• Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department

• Maintain financial security and integrity by adhering to internal accounting controls and confidentiality

• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time –often on short notice - by the CFO and Controller

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Degree(s) must be from a credible college or university
• Proven experience as an accountant in the construction industry
• Knowledge of accounting principles and the application of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a willingness to work closely with Operations and others in the Accounting department
• Basic mathematic skills and the ability to analyze data
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
• Strong computer skills, with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a familiarity with accounting software