SUMMARYThe Lead Accountant is responsible for team leadership, compiling, analyzing, monitoring and accurately presenting financial data as required. Responsibilities include maintaining good relations and communications with accounting staff, vendors, subcontractors, clients, field and management personnel and other involved parties and/or stakeholders. Position requires working with tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities. The Lead Accountant will participate as assigned in the accounting disciplines that support the financial reporting, including; AP, PR, AR, GL maintenance, Job Cost accounting and budget preparation and analysis. The Lead Accountant will participate in a collaborative process to improve growth; help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies; streamline and simplify budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes so that the business is scalable. They are expected to make tangible improvements towards automation of repeatable, low-value and mundane tasks in accounting. Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission and core values.

KEY QUALITIES OF A LEAD ACCOUNTANT:• Leadership
• Strong attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Positive Attitude.
• Practical experience and strong communicator.
• Desire for growth.
• Cooperation and Teamwork.
• Self-Starter.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in the role.

CORE COMPETENCIES:• Proactivity and initiative.
• Time Management (ability to meet deadlines).
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Highly organized.
• Dependability, Punctuality and Attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Four Year Degree in Accounting or relevant experience required
• MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional work environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Document Management and Email.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Accounting is considered a plus.
• Computer and software proficiency necessary to perform this job.
• Prior experience working as a Lead Accountant in commercial construction company
• Experience with Sage and Timberline software a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Adheres closely to financial policies and procedures while communicating swiftly any potential profitability or risk to management.
• Understands and utilizes the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guidelines including Master Forms Library.
• Performs other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Management of Job data entry including but not limited to OPAs (Owner payment application), Subcontractor Payment Applications, Owners Contracts, Subcontracts, Change Orders (COs), and Budget Adjustments (BAs)
• Manage Accounts Receivable
• Administer the Subcontractor Early-Pay program
• Job close out and start up
• Communication with Project Managers and members of the project team