Position DescriptionThe Accountant is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and recording financial records.Position QualificationsMust be well organized and a self‑starter.Possess strong organizational and time‑management skills.Strong problem‑solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi‑tasking skills.Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast‑paced high‑volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.Ability to perform quick and accurate mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Strong communication skills.May require specific badging or other security requirements; background checks may be required.Computer software – Microsoft Office Suite.KnowledgeConstruction accounting.Principles of basic report preparation.Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.Must be willing to work 40 hours per week and overtime as needed to meet deadlines.Preferred QualificationsBusiness or Accounting degree.2+ years of applicable experience.College courses in accounting.Essential Duties: Payroll EmphasisPrepares, analyzes, and implements payroll transactions timely such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, and benefit deductions.Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports and journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines.Monitors federal, state, local taxes, Social Security contributions, benefit contributions, garnishments, and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual pay.Analyzes payroll reports, statements, records and makes recommendations to improve the payroll process.Prepares and/or reviews the accuracy of payroll‑related journal entries, performs account reconciliation, and ensures supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with company policies.Evaluates and implements appropriate payroll policies and controls, payroll processing and system enhancements to increase efficiency.Prepares audit schedules and assists/coordinates audit of accounting statements/reports.Coordinates payroll matters with other departments, locations, and business units.Coordinates with payroll service provider on issues affecting company payroll.Supports other accounting functions (A/P, A/R, etc.).Reviews project time to ensure accurate posting to projects.Reconciling cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems.Develop, manage, and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.Essential Duties: Billings & Accounts Payable EmphasisReview all invoices, employee expense statements, and subcontracts for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.Review, process, and balance owner billings.1099 maintenance.Respond to all vendor & jobsite inquiries.Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.Assist in month‑end closing.Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.Assist with other projects as needed.Physical Work Classification & DemandsLight work: exerting up to 25 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, negligible amount constantly to move objects.Periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type; frequency varies by workflow.Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and boxes.Constantly operates a computer and office equipment.Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding office administration.Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.Constantly reads written communications and emails.Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.Rarely exposed to high/low temperatures.Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.BenefitsHensel Phelps provides generous benefits for salaried employees: company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA; not available in Hawaii), employee assistance program (EAP), and employee‑paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Eligibility for paid time off, annual bonus plan, company cell phone or allowance, vehicle or allowance, and cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) may also apply based on location.Equal Opportunity and Affinity EmployerHensel Phelps is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other federally, state, or local protected characteristic is prohibited. The contractor will not discriminate on the basis of pay or wages disclosed by employees or applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr