Job Description

The Accountant II is responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and providing analytical review of financial statements. In addition, the Accountant II provides support in implementing and improving processes to ensure the division's and organization's success.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and post journal entries
• Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations as part of the monthly closing process
• Assists with the processing of payables and receivables
• Assist with preparing and collecting subtier waivers, as directed by the Sr. Accountant
• Monitors outstanding AR balances and follows up on collections to ensure timely payments
• Performs the job setup process to accurately transfer job information to the ERP system
• Assists with fixed asset and inventory additions, disposals, transfers, and recordkeeping
• Maintains proper documentation of accounting functions
• Assists in preparing documents and/or compiling data to assist with external audits
• Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as directed by the Manager of Financial Operations
• Provides detailed financial information to other departments, communicating effectively to assist with comprehension
• Assists other departments in processing transactions impacting the financial statements
• Delivers a high level of service to employees and leaders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
• Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted finance and accounting principles and their application; ability to research accounting topics and assist in implementing changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, as well as proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Vista, the organization’s HRIS system

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• At least 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or equivalent position required.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Familiarity with construction billing, including lien waivers, retainage, and AIA format, preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed must be able to be met by the incumbent in this role in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to speak and hear
• Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment
• Ability to navigate around the office and yard
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Other Requirements

• Full-time hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during normal business hours
• Some travel to M&H office locations and/or job sites may be required

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