Accountant

English Construction Company; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

English Construction Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, banking, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions supporting multiple companies and projects.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and confidentiality.
• Experience in construction accounting and multi-state accounting valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns for multiple states.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Manage business licenses, renewals, and related obligations.
• Prepare weekly payroll taxes for payment.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Post journal entries and cash activity to ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

5-10 years of accounting experience

Job description

The information that you provide via this online application will go directly to English Construction Company’s human resources department.English Construction values your privacy. The information shared here will only be used to review applicants for positions within the company.Our current list of project specific job openings can be found below.

Accountant

English Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, banking, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions supporting multiple companies and projects.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Experience in construction accounting and multi-state accounting is highly valued.

• Prepare and process state sales tax returns, including analyzing and determining sales tax obligations and responsibilities for multiple companies operating in multiple states.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Manage company business licenses, renewals, and related business license obligations.
• Prepare weekly payroll taxes for payment.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file quarterly payroll tax returns for various company entities.
• Prepare and post various journal entries and cash activity to general ledgers and subledgers for weekly and annual transactions.
• Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Receive, review, and identify company payments for Accounts Receivable posting, including both electronic and physical payments.
• Prepare company bank deposits and assist with general banking activities and account management for multiple companies.
• Assist with the accounting implementation of new company projects and project setups.
• Process and coordinate fund transfers between company accounts as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Applicants must have two forms of valid identification and must be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Benefits Package includes health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, HSA, 401(k), and paid vacation and holiday.