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Management Services Corporation (MSC), a large property management firm in Central Virginia, and member of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Project Accountant - Construction, will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The Project Accountant reports to the Controller.
Please go to www.catoncompanies.com and click on the careers tab to apply online. Your application goes directly to the hiring manager.
Summary/Objective
The Project Accountant position will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The Project Accountant reports to the Controller.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzes accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department.
Reviews and reconciles job cost reports and related accounts to ensure accuracy.
Develops systems for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies.
Prepare electronic loan payments and journalize.
Produce and/or review weekly, monthly job cost reports for operations.
Assist and backup budget process, monthly projections and forecasts.
Achieves accounting operational objective by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems, completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Protects organization's value by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Supervisory Responsibility
The Project Accountant has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for others in the accounting department.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel/ Driving
No travel is expected for this position. Occasional need to utilize personal transportation to make (reimbursed) trips to bank, post office and also to visit satellite offices.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience, plus five years of accounting experience
Preferred Education and Experience
CPA designation, Sage, Office Connector or HCSS software experience
The Caton Companies has multiple positions and is hiring immediately. Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting wages depend skills and experience. The Caton Companies offer vacation, 401(k) retirement plans, excellent medical/dental coverage, as well as other benefits.
MSC is an EEO Employer
Vacancy expired!