Staff Accountant

Jokake’s Need:

Jokake Construction Services is looking for a Staff Accountant who is an enthusiastic partner who ignites positive solutions through passion for their work and assisting in the financial management of the company. This position is perfect for someone who communicates well and is detailed oriented, organized and a positive team player.

Jokake’s goal is to be the complete real estate solution for our customers. The Staff Accountant assist in achieving this goal by playing a significant role in managing the payable, receivable, and financial subcontractor functions.

These skills along with knowledge of the related accounting fields and a client-focused approach, aid the Staff Accountant in being an instrumental part of operational and overall organizational success.

Staff Accountant’s Skillset & Experience:

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  Processing day-to-day transactions concerning payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and other financial transactions utilizing appropriate accounting principles and software
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  Collecting all the pieces of the subcontract file for review
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  Running credit checks on subcontractor
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  Verifying contractor's license
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  Reviewing EMOD rating
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  Collecting safety/Hazcom programs
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  Collecting insurance certificates
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  Executing payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
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  Reviewing, understanding, and analyzing subcontractor financials for prequalification
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  Evaluating subcontractor’s financial risk on projects
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  Identifying contract triggers that require the attention of the prequalification manager and project teams.
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  Recommending improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
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  Understanding and properly applying accounting rules and regulations across all types of transactions.
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  Reconciling and analyze general ledger accounts.
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  Maintaining payroll data
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  Maintaining the labor utilization report

Staff Accountant’s Technical Competencies:

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  Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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  Understand Accounting fundamentals including but not limited to job costing modules, invoicing, billing, cash management and financial reporting.
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  Experience with Sage 300, Sage Paperless and Textura are a plus.

Staff Accountant’s Soft Skills & Character Traits:

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  Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment and develop and maintain relationships with management and peers.
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  Ability to learn quickly, adapt and flex in response to competing business demands and changing priorities.
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  The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, business partners, and clients.
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  Motivated, proactive and recommends new ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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  Ethical, trustworthy, and always maintains confidentiality.
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  Embodies Jokake’s core values.
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  Ability to meet deadlines with a high attention to detail.
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  Ability to multitask in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
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  A team player who can work independently or in a group.

Education, Certifications & Trainings

• A degree in accounting with a minimum of 3 years' accounting experience related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience in accounting within the construction industry or project accounting is a plus.

Jokake Provides

• A generous salary ranging from $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience and skillset.
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Offer 401k, Life Insurance and more.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for experience and financial growth.
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned company.

Who is Jokake Construction?

An award-winning company, Jokake Construction Services is a full-service commercial general contractor that delivers an exceptional experience to its clients through pre-construction, ground-up construction, and tenant improvements. Jokake is celebrating its 43rd year in business and its 18th year as an employee-owned business.

Visit www.Jokake.com for more information.

Jokake Construction Services is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Jokake assures equal employment opportunity in all its employment policies and practices.  These policies and practices are administered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000