Job Description
Job Description
Senior Accountant/Project Accountant — Construction
SumBridge is hiring for our construction related client, seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting, payroll, and collections functions in a fast-paced, in-office environment. This role offers broad, hands-on exposure across accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, payroll administration, subcontractor management, and light office administration. This is an in-office position based in Federal Way/Auburn area.
Responsibilities
Accounting
- Process weekly Accounts Payable check runs, ensuring overhead invoices are entered prior to each Monday run and checks are prepared by 12:00 PM
- Prepare journal entries and post to the general ledger as needed to reconcile accounts
- Prepare month-end payroll-related GL accruals to support monthly close by the 10th of the following month
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts
- Prepare daily deposit reconciliations against supporting documentation
- Prepare AR billings in accordance with each builder's requirements, including schedules of values, lien releases, and sub-lien releases; ensure completed billing groups are fully billed, booked, and job-costed by month-end
- Reconcile and post credit card transactions prior to the 8th of each month
- Process 1099s and related government reporting by January 30th
- Assist with OCIP enrollment for the company and subcontractors as needed
- Assist with subcontractor vetting and enrollment in the company's subcontractor management system
- Assist with monthly management of subcontractor certificates of insurance
- Run semi-monthly subcontractor payments, coordinating with the AP Specialist and routing preliminary reports for field approval prior to final processing
- Assist with weekly inventory cycle counts, coordinating with the Controller and warehouse team and investigating discrepancies as needed
Payroll & Human Resources
- Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records and new-hire documentation
- Manage time clock systems in line with company policy; enroll new employees within 48 hours of hire and remove terminated employees
- Collect and reconcile digital and manual timecards within one day of each payroll period end date
- Monitor and track employee Sick Time and PTO usage, confirming management approval and available balances before payment
- Maintain the Vacation & PTO tracking spreadsheet, reconciling against payroll provider records
- Prepare semi-monthly payroll summaries for management review two business days prior to each pay date
- Submit accurate payroll details to the outside payroll provider one business day prior to each pay date
- Manage Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and 401(k) enrollments for new hires and during open enrollment
Collections
- Prepare and distribute a weekly A/R aging report to management and the Controller
- Partner with the Controller on accounts 30+ days past due, making initial contact to confirm accurate billing and resolve billing questions
Additional Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day office operations in a small, close-knit office environment, including ordering supplies, light kitchen upkeep, and answering phones and greeting visitors
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction industry experience
- Professional, can-do attitude
- This is an in-office position