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HENSEL PHELPS · 2 days ago

Accountant

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Hensel Phelps is a leading general contractor specializing in building development and construction services. The Accountant is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and recording financial records, with essential duties focused on payroll and accounts payable functions.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, and implements payroll transactions in a timely manner such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, application of benefit deductions

Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines in a timely manner

Monitors federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security contributions, employee benefit contributions, garnishments, and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual pay

Analyzes payroll reports, statements, records and making recommendations to improve payroll process

Prepares and/or reviews the accuracy of payroll related journal entries and performs account reconciliation and analysis while ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with company policies

Evaluate and implement appropriate payroll policies and controls, and payroll processing and system enhancements to increase efficiency

Prepares audit schedules and assists/coordinates audit of accounting statements/reports

Coordinates payroll matters with other departments, locations, and business units

Coordinates with payroll service provider on issues affecting company payroll

Supports other accounting functions i.e. A/P, A/R, etc

Reviewing project time to ensure accurate posting to projects

Reconciling cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems

Develop, manage, and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent

Review all invoices, employee expense statements, and subcontracts for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

Review, process & balance Owner Billings

1099 maintenance

Respond to all vendor & jobsite inquiries

Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies

Assist in month end closing

Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy

Assist with other projects as needed

Qualification

Construction accountingFinancial record keepingPayroll processingMicrosoft Office SuiteData analysisResearch skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Must be well organized and a self-starter

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

Strong communication skills

May require specific badging or other security requirements, which may require the Company, Owner, or third party to conduct a criminal or other background check

Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite

Construction accounting

Principles of basic report preparation

Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting

Must be willing to work 40 hours per week and overtime as needed to meet deadlines