Accounting Specialist

Adolfson & Peterson Construction
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Aurora
Dec 30, 2024
We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace. AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role. We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent. Job Description: Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation's top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Specialist for our Mountains region. We combine more than 75 years of construction expertise with the newest technologies in order to meet our clients' needs. We serve owners, architects, and developers with a commitment to teamwork and quality and are constantly looking for people to help us achieve our company goals. This position will process information from and payments to material suppliers and general payable vendors, assist with the preparation of owner and miscellaneous project invoices, approving and posting invoices, month-end accounts payable close, processing owner payments, and assist with LCP/Certified Payroll, B2G & Gallagher Reporting as needed. Review and reconcile vendor statements and bank statements. Help with use taxes, fuel card statement and other duties as needed. Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture. Key Accountabilities: Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture. Ensure financial operations are compliant with company expectations, processes, and controls. Sort mail for the department. Prepare journal entries as required. Evaluate, assess, and initiate improvements on processes between finance and operations functions of the business. Build and maintain good relations and communications with both internal and external customers, including vendors, subcontractors, and project managers. Answer inquiries on the status of accounts from suppliers, general payables vendors, and internal customers. Work with field team members and customers to get invoices approved. Assist with processing vendor payments. Code, enter, and scan material invoices into the accounting system; take available discounts as appropriate. Code and electronically route material invoices. Set up new vendor information in Spectrum and update as necessary. Process vendor check runs and payments. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant accounting experience. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and construction accounting experience preferred.Experience and familiarity with the A/E/C industry preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with construction accounting software is a plus. Basic understanding of GAAP. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards. Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints. Anticipated deadline to apply is February 1, 2025. Estimated Pay: $38,850.00 - $57,750.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Tuition Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Adolfson & Peterson Construction's (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 75 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry. We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 650 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do. We go beyond the build for our communities and our people. Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer