Alvarez Construction Co., LLC · 1 month ago
Accounting & HR Coordinator
Alvarez Construction Co., LLC is one of Louisiana’s largest production home builders, active in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. The Accounting & HR Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Accounting and Human Resources departments, performing daily accounting tasks, managing onboarding and offboarding processes, and assisting with recruitment and employee relations.
ConstructionInterior DesignReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Assist the Accounting Manager with maintaining accurate project and financial data within company systems, ensuring information is updated in a timely manner
Support the Accounting Manager with weekly and monthly financial cycles by reviewing documentation, validating entries, and confirming that sales contracts, deposits, and related items are properly recorded
Coordinate the processing of incoming payments by logging, preparing, and delivering deposits to the appropriate financial institutions
Assist with the preparation of journal entries and adjustments related to inspections, rebates, and other project-related costs
Participate in regular daily bank reconciliation tasks and help resolve discrepancies as needed
Verify closing packages and project-related documents; ensure files are complete, scanned, and saved to the appropriate locations
Assist with coordinating closing processes, including verifying commission details, HUD statements, and ensuring final information is accurate before posting
Support annual processes such as property tax preparation and insurance compliance documentation
Provide general administrative support for finance-related projects and assist with special assignments as needed
Manage full-cycle onboarding, including preparing new hire paperwork, creating employee files, coordinating orientation, and ensuring timely completion of required documents
Facilitate offboarding processes such as exit checklists, termination documentation, and retrieval of company property
Screen resumes and pre-qualify candidates
Conduct initial phone interviews to evaluate candidate fit
Coordinate in-person interviews with HR Manager and the hiring managers
Assist in updating and maintaining the company Employee Handbook and files
Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality
Support HR recordkeeping and compliance documentation
Assist with audits, reporting, and policy implementation
Qualification
Required
3+ years of accounting experience
2+ years experience supporting HR or administrative functions
Strong understanding of reconciliations, and reporting
Ability to consistently meet strict month-end deadlines while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail
Able to handle direct communication and feedback professionally without becoming easily overwhelmed
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with proficiency in Excel
Preferred
construction industry experience strongly preferred
HR certification or coursework is a plus
Familiarity with NewStar, InformXL, or similar software preferred