What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Accountant position at Moss?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, design-build, and public-private partnerships. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation's top 65 general contractors, and the 3rd ranked solar EPC nationwide. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
Moss' Accounting Assistant performs a wide variety of accounting tasks and administrative support to assist the Project Accountants as well as assisting the Office Staff with specific assignments as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Scan, code and enter invoices for payment
Prepare American Express and Visa invoices
Compile spreadsheets, forward spreadsheet, statement, and backup to cardholder for review and approval(s)
Enter workflow and submit for Project Accountant's approval and Accounts Payable processing
Assist in preparation of monthly owner billing backup as needed
Set up physical job files and maintain filing, if required
Assist with project closeouts
Collect and submit insurance certificates for Ebix review
Produce weekly updated compliance reports for project team members
Prepare and document items required for subcontractor check release
Prepare releases of lien and releases of claims as required
Order supplies as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years accounting experience in construction required
A strong work ethic with an emphasis on attention to details
Willingness to be a team player with a "whatever it takes" client service attitude
Must be detail oriented, able to multitask and problem solve and follow through to resolution
Ability to work in a high-volume, heavy deadline driven environment
Demonstrated experience performing functions efficiently and accurately with little direct supervision
Ability to develop and maintain a positive effective working relationship with sub-contractors, vendors, co-workers, and managers
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
JOB LOCATION: TAMPA, FL
CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED
REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER
Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.