Associate Accountant

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk to join its finance team. You will perform foundational accounting tasks to help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records at the corporate or entity level, not supporting project accounting functions.

Working with team members, you will apply basic accounting principles to process transactions, prepare reconciliations, and assist in financial reporting while developing professional expertise across multiple accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares routine journal entries and account reconciliations under guidance to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assists in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Supports month-end and year-end close activities by compiling data and preparing standard reports.
• Collaborates with team members to verify financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Participates in process improvement discussions and applies feedback to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Job description

Job Summary

Performs entry-level accounting duties to support the accuracy and integrity of financial records at the corporate or entity level, not supporting project accounting functions. Applies foundational knowledge of accounting principles to process transactions, prepare basic reconciliations, and assist in financial reporting. Collaborates with team members to maintain compliance with established policies and internal controls. Contributes to the efficiency of daily accounting operations by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time. Develops professional expertise through exposure to multiple areas of accounting within DPR Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares routine journal entries and account reconciliations under guidance to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assists in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Supports month-end and year-end close activities by compiling data and preparing standard reports.
• Collaborates with team members to verify financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Participates in process improvement discussions and applies feedback to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

None required. Successful completion of a background check is required.

Company Information

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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