Assistant Controller

Posillico Civil, Inc.; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Identity theft protection

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Posillico Civil, Inc. in Farmingdale, NY is seeking a Staff Accountant (Equipment) to lead monthly close, prepare financial statements, and oversee the department’s daily processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in general accounting within the construction industry and will work independently and collaboratively to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years construction industry experience preferred
• Experience preparing WIP schedules
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with timely, accurate monthly close and financial reporting
• Assist the Controller preparing percentage of completion financial statements per GAAP
• Manage Staff Accountant (Equipment) and provide supervision
• Provide direction on accounting, billing and payables
• Recommend policies related to general ledger and job costing
• Support team during six month review and annual audit
• Bank reconciliations
• Provide financial data to the corporate proposal team
• Back up monthly/ quarterly sales tax filings and tax returns
• Back up to the controller for daily cash management

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP schedules

GAAP

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires hands-on involvement in the monthly close cycle, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts and oversight of departmental daily processes. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Staff Accountant (Equipment), and other direct reports, while also providing administrative and technical supervision of staff personnel.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting and experience in the construction industry. They must be detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation, analysis and presentation of all financial reports, statements and tax return filings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, including work-in-progress schedules.
• Assist the Controller preparing percentage of completion financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the Staff Accountant (Equipment) to ensure effective results including but not limited to equipment financing, billing, and reporting.
• Provide direction and assistance to employees related to accounting, billing and payables.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices of the company as it pertains to general ledger and job cost posting.
• Collaborate and provide support to the team during six month review and annual audit.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Provide financial data to the corporate proposal team as needed.
• Serves as a back up for Monthly/Quarterly sales tax filings and HUT tax returns.
• Serve as a back up to the controller position as it relates to daily cash (monitor daily cash transactions, process wire transfers.)
• Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP.
• Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required with a minimum of 5 years Construction experience preferred.
• Incumbent MUST have experience in preparing WIP (Work in Progress) schedules
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and experience with internal controls is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong aptitude for research and problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently achieve required deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to details and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to “think outside the box” while identifying problems and developing creative solutions.

Reports to

Controller

Location

Farmingdale, NY

Base Salary

$125,000 to $150,000 comensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

Posillico Civil, Inc. together with its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners and joint ventures (collectively “Posillico”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Posillico or an employee of Posillico, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered property of Posillico. Posillico will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Posillico will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. As a condition for payment, an Agency shall have an agreement signed by an authorized Posillico representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Posillico shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of Posillico.