What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Edifice Construction?
With exceptional building experience since 1978, EDIFICE Construction, an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 U.S. general contractor, is a leading regional general contractor in the Southeast, with an exceptional history in customer care and a strong employee culture. At EDIFICE, our passion goes beyond construction; we have built our reputation on a basic set of principles: to attend to the needs of our clients, to drive a culture that supports our employees’ well-being, to take care of our business partners, and to give back to the communities in which we serve and live.
We are seeking a tenacious, analytical, and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with excellent critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. This individual brings a strong work ethic, takes initiative, and contributes positivity, precision, and consistent effort to every task.
Primary Responsibilities
- Preparing monthly job schedule/WIP report
- Monthly job cost/general ledger adjustments and reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
- Expense management oversight - ensuring credit card charges are submitted/approved/coded appropriately and timely
- Assist with subcontractor payment process, ensuring required paperwork is received and payment is made timely
- Assist other accounting staff members and operations personnel as needed
- Identify process improvements and efficiency enhancements, and work with the accounting team to implement solutions
- Participate in annual audit activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- Public accounting strongly preferred
- Construction experience preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High achiever with strong time management skills
Total Rewards Program
- Competitive salaries
- Discretionary bonus program
- Generous vacation pay
- Personal/sick pay bank
- Paid holidays
- Traditional 401k & Roth 401K Plans with Matching Program
- Comprehensive, company subsidized health plans with pre-tax qualifications
- Tiered dental and vision plans
- Company-paid life insurance with voluntary buy-up coverage
- Company subsidized short & long term disability
- Pre-tax medical & dependent care spending accounts
- Worksite benefit plans including accident, critical care, and hospitalization coverage
- Complimentary employee assistance program providing emotional and work/life support, as well as legal guidance and document center
- Access to company-sponsored entertainment and travel discounts
Edifice, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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