Accounting Associate - Columbus, OH

Messer Construction Co.

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus seeks an entry-level accounting professional to support project/corporate accounting tasks. You will handle invoice entry, monthly billings, payroll review, tracking, and subcontractor compliance in a timely manner.

Requires a high school diploma; college degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Office suite is essential, as is knowledge of basic accounting principles and prevailing wage regulations in

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required.
  • College degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
  • Must have knowledge of accounting principles/functions.
  • Experience reviewing, tracking, and ensuring compliance with State of Ohio prevailing wage requirements and Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project/Corporate Accountants with duties as requested; ensure tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Execute transactional related tasks within monthly accounting cycle– invoice entry, monthly billings, craft payroll review, inclusion tracking and subcontractor compliance.
  • Track and distribute credit card statements.
  • Prepare owner billing and compile supporting documents.
  • Prevailing wage review and tracking
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance and correspond with subcontractors as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma
Accounting/Finance degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers,communities,and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown toelevenregional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast:Greenville, South Carolina;Charlotteand Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What Will You Do:

  • Support Project/Corporate Accountants with duties asrequested; ensuretaskare completed accurately andin a timely manner.
  • Execute transactional related tasks within monthly accounting cycle– invoice entry, monthly billings, craft payroll review, inclusiontrackingand subcontractor compliance.
  • Track and distribute credit card statements.
  • Prepare owner billing and compile supporting documents.
  • Prevailing wage review and tracking
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance and correspond withsubcontractoras necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

  • High school diploma required . College degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
  • Must have knowledge of accounting principles/functions.
  • Experience reviewing, tracking, and ensuring compliance with State of Ohio prevailing wage requirements and Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations is strongly preferred.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.

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