Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant at Shiel Sexton

The Accounting Assistant position with Shiel Sexton is an entry level accounting position which requires proficiency in general accounting, a high level of detail, accuracy, and timeliness with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will have experience in accounts payable and process improvement.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Accurate and timely routing of accounts payables
• Review and reconciliation of vendor statements
• Entry level accounts payable and expense report entry
• General support for project accounting team
• Using independent judgement and discretion to identify problems and making recommendations for solutions

 Skills/Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in accounts payable
• Experience in ERP Accounting System (Vista Viewpoint preferred)

Competencies:

Along with effective interpersonal and communication skills and dedication to teamwork and integrity the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Collaborative – desire to work with the team to improve and streamline processes
• Initiative — Ability to understand what tasks need to be completed without direction
• Communication — Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external teams
• Results driven — strong sense of urgency and comfortable working with deadlines
• Thoroughness — Ensuring that one’s work is complete and accurate
• Flexibility — Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology
• Team Champion – a champion for Shiel Sexton and the Project Accounting Team

Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

 Notice to Recruiters and Agencies: Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.

Working Conditions

Personnel Management |40+ Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project