Junior Construction Accountant — Growth & Learning Path

Dragados; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team. The role involves data entry for accounts payable, reconciling subcontractor payments, and preparing financial records. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in construction accounting is preferred. This position is based on an active construction job site in the United States, requiring reliable transportation and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with emphasis in accounting from an accredited institution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Excellent work habits to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting rules and procedures.
• Ability to work on an active construction job site.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for accounts payable vouchers, invoices, bills and expenses.
• Reconcile and prepare subcontractor payment applications.
• Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts.
• Maintain account sub-ledgers.
• Prepare accounting records and financial statements.
• Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records.
• Prepare documentation for contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Train as a backup for the Senior Accountant.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of accounting rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with emphasis in accounting

Job description

Description

Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR’s 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Performs data entry for accounts payable vouchers, invoices, bills and expenses to ensure accurate and timely payment
• Reconcile and prepare subcontractor payment applications
• Establish records of accounts and input entries into to proper accounts
• Maintain account sub-ledgers
• Prepare accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department
• Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies
• Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
• Works closely with the area Senior Accountant to be trained as a backup in their absence

Qualifications:

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting from an accredited institution.
• Ability to manage a number of different tasks and projects in an organized and efficient manner.
• Must have excellent work habits to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Good knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures
• Must be able to work on an active construction job site in an office setting
• Must have reliable transportation
• Fluent in English with professional proficiency

Preferred

• Construction accounting experience
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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