Accounts Payable Position – Construction Accounting
If the idea of using your superb bookkeeping skills in a boutique general contracting firm gets you excited, read on! If you are someone who appreciates a smaller company without many layers of management, we want to hear from you. GSD Contracting is seeking a detail oriented construction accounts payable person to join our team of talented professionals. Reporting directly to our seasoned Controller, you will be responsible for the continued maintenance of in place A/P financial processes, lien tracking/monitoring, vendor insurance and contract management. Systems are running smoothly but in need of a dedicated, detail oriented team member!
Why GSD?
- We offer a hands on, client focused boutique approach to our market
- Commercial, professional non-residential customer base
- With a sincere respect for the business of our vendors we strive to pay timely
- Our cohesive team is held accountable to each other
- We live our values of honesty and transparency from the top down
- We are a solid family owned firm in business since 1980
Snapshot of key accountabilities:
- Understand/Review/Audit AIA & other Application for Payment documents
- Provide all Accounts Payable functions including maintenance of vendor insurance forms
- Compliance and monitoring of Florida lien law processes
- Payroll processing when not completed by associate personnel
- Assure accuracy in job cost reporting and support Work In Process (WIP) schedules
- Vendor contract and change order processing as applicable to A/P
- Ensure accurate posting of transactions
- Foster strong relationships with GSD’s customers, vendors and other professionals
- Human Resource liaison matters related to insurances, benefits, etc.
- An understanding of FL Sales Tax requirements within the construction industry
Traits required for success:
- Impeccable attention to detail with very strong follow up
- Works at a steady and even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
- Comfortably works within established systems and procedures
- An ability to work well and communicate with vendors and GSD team
Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:
- Minimum 3 years similar experience within the commercial construction industry
- Minimum two year (associates degree) in accounting
- Understands job costing, WIP, and AIA forms and other construction related matters
- Experience with ComputerEase or Foundation accounting software is highly desired
- Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook and Word