Accounting Assistant

Clark Construction Inc., headquartered in Kitsap County, is one of the Puget Sound region’s premier construction firms. Our team of highly skilled construction professionals brings experience in an impressive range of projects, of every scale, from home remodels to multi-million-dollar commercial structures. An employee-owned company, we are committed to building exceptional structures that reflect fine craftsmanship, superior attention to detail, outstanding value, and customer service that exceeds the expectation of every valued client.

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant provides front-line administrative support, performing a broad range of duties for the accounting department. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, professional, and able to manage a diverse workload while effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for a variety of tasks, including handling correspondence, preparing reports, and supporting general administrative functions, while exercising sound independent judgment. Success in this position requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and accuracy.

Role and Responsibilities

• Understand and be comfortable working with accounting terms and practices
• Work with manager in tracking deliverable items from other departments
• Compile various reports and correspondence needed to manage monthly close out of the financial period
• Review Compliance items, including subcontractor documentation status, certified payroll reports, and communicate with project teams
• Collect credit card receipts for company accounts, determine project cost coding, and follow up with card holders on missing items
• Assist with vendor compliance including State L&I verification, insurance documents, and lien waivers
• Maintain accurate vendor records including name, address, payment terms and type, UBI & TIN, etc.
• Reconcile Vendor Statements, and Credit Card Statements
• Email management/ Correspondence with trade partners and vendors.
• Date Entry/AP Support
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
• Maintain a highly functional and organized work environment
• Bill all project-related hours worked to the appropriate project
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring Requirements

• Aptitude for numbers - accounting experience preferred but not required
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and planning skills
• High attention to detail and ability to review the work of others for errors or omissions
• Ability to prioritize time and resources to complete recurring tasks and special projects based on deadlines and importance
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure in stressful situations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent worker who also excels in a collaborative environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
• Monday-Friday, in-person or potential hybrid working schedule, 20-25 hours per week

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to see, talk, and hear
• Able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, and type
• Able to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds
• Able to perform physical and repetitive motions

Additional Training/Certification

The following certifications are required for this position. If an employee does not have the certifications, they will be required to obtain them within 6 months of the date of hire or transfer into the position.

• CCI Annual General Construction Safety Training
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly position. Clark Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Paid Time Off: You will accrue one (1) hour of paid time off (“PTO”) for every 40 hours worked. You are eligible to start using any accrued PTO after 90 days of employment.

Paid Holidays: There are 9 paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

401K: CCI has a 401K program to assist employees in saving for retirement. Employees are eligible to designate how much they would like to contribute to their 401K account starting their first day of work. CCI offers a 401k match program, matching up to 4% of the employee's annual pay.

Cell Stipend: You are eligible to receive a $500/year cell phone stipend, paid quarterly at the end of each quarter. You must be employed during the entire quarter to be eligible for that period.

Salary : $500