Sr. Accountant – Miami, FL

If you thrive in an entrepreneurial, small company setting – read on! Critical Path Construction provides superior construction knowledge and experience in a small company package. Our culture offers a close family atmosphere where there is truly an open door to upper management. We are best described as flexible and non rigid. We build interesting and cool projects in commercial, luxury residential, and retail. One of our recent prominent projects is the iconic Vagabond Hotel of which we are very proud. We are looking for the right Sr. Accountant to join our team and be part of our success. So if this gets you excited, we want to hear from you.

About the position:

You will be responsible for providing accurate financial information to our owner, overseeing the day to day accounting accounting operations, and improving processes where needed.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervision of AP, AR, PO’s, posting vendor invoices, presenting proposed payments
  • Cutting checks to vendors and subs
  • Create and update WIP schedules, job cost reports
  • Establish procedures to track and file NTO’s and Release of Liens
  • Maintain bank balances and monthly cash flow projection reports
  • Bi-weekly payroll submittal
  • Job costing of labor (payroll) via billable rates into accounting systems
  • HR functions such as filing accident reports, expense reports, responding to employees’ requests
  • Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and yearly closings and interaction with CPA and Executive Committee
  • Research and recommend administrative related vendors (e.g. insurance, office equipment)
  • Create internal financial statements and other management reports regarding profitability, cost control, etc.

 

Traits required for success:

  • A skilled trouble shooter who solves problems independently
  • A self disciplined approach to achieving results while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
  • A careful decision maker who relies on expertise and information before making a decision
  • Strong follow through
  • Closely controls process, tasks and results
  • Factual and sincere communicator

 

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:

  • Minimum of 8 years accounting experience with at least 2 years in construction accounting with a General Contractor
  • Knowledgeable of job cost accounting
  • Payroll and tax filings experience required
  • Proficient with Quickbooks
  • Strong       MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • IT skills and experience integrating software platforms is a plus
  • Bachelors       in Accounting or related degree – preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate with outside financial parties