Accountant

Durr Heavy Construction LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durr Heavy Construction is seeking an Accountant to manage the full accounts payable cycle and support related general ledger, payroll, and financial close work. You will process invoices, ensure proper coding and approvals, and maintain vendor records to support accurate job costing and reliable reporting.

Collaborate with Project Managers and the accounting team to resolve discrepancies, support 1099 reporting, and assist CFO with close processes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounting experience with accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Construction accounting and job costing experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office suite; GAAP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor, material, subcontractor, and other invoices; code to job cost and obtain approvals before payment.
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor records; manage W-9s, COIs, lien releases and 1099 support.
• Reconcile vendor statements and GL accounts; assist month-end close and provide schedules and analyses.
• Support payroll processes and certified payroll reporting; assist with benefits in Paylocity as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts reconciliation

Construction accounting

Job costing

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Accountant manages the full accounts payable cycle for Durr Heavy Construction and supports related general ledger, payroll, and financial close work. This role receives and processes vendor and subcontractor invoices, confirms job coding and approvals, issues accurate and timely payments, and maintains records that support job costing and reliable financial reporting. The Accountant works with Project Managers, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and the accounting team to resolve discrepancies.

Taking Charge

Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

The Take Charge ACCOUNTANT:

Invoice Processing and Job Costing

• Receive, scan, index, enter, and track vendor, material, subcontractor, trucking, and other invoices in the accounting system.
• Confirm invoice accuracy, supporting tickets or dray records, purchase or job information, and appropriate cost codes; route invoices to Project Managers or other authorized approvers before payment.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation, investigate differences, and coordinate corrections with vendors and internal teams.
• Review and code complex invoices, including insurance and other shared expenses; verify and process employee expense reports under company policy.

Vendor Records and Payment

• Maintain complete vendor and subcontractor records, including W-9 forms, certificates of insurance, and required lien releases; follow up on missing or expired documents.
• Prepare payment runs, checks, and Comdata payments after required approval; schedule payments to meet terms, prevent late fees, and capture available discounts.
• Respond to vendor, subcontractor, supplier, and Project Manager inquiries; research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Support annual 1099 reporting by maintaining accurate vendor information and preparing required records.
• Maintain a checklist for overhead bills

Reconciliation, Financial Close and Reporting

• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances; research aged items, duplicate invoices, credits, and unapplied payments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation and provide invoice and payment support for audits and month-end close.
• Meet accounting deadlines and assist the CFO with accounts payable schedules, reconciliations, and related projects as assigned.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts; investigate and correct differences in coordination with the CFO.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and documentation for financial reporting, tax preparation, and annual audits.

Payroll and Benefits

Support weekly payroll, temporary labor cost reconciliation, and certified payroll reporting when assigned; document and elevate discrepancies promptly. Such as:

• Time Cards
• Paylocity
• PR JE
• Certified PR
• Set up new EE’s

Support benefits in Paylocity new hire enrollments and annual OE analysis.

The DURR Way:

Be Proactive

Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)

Be Accountable

Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other

Speak the Truth

Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team

Go the Extra Mile

Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time

Give Praise

Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates

Be Part of One Team

Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

At least five years of accounting experience, including substantial accounts payable and account reconciliation work, preferred; construction accounting and job cost experience strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, invoice controls, vendor reconciliation, payroll processes, and payment procedures; familiarity with GAAP preferred.

Strong accuracy, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on discrepancies.

Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. A related degree is preferred.

Physical Demands:

This position works primarily in an office and routinely uses a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The employee regularly sits and may stand and walk during the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a business office setting. The employee is not regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.