What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Bravent?
Accountant
Summary: Our growing construction firm is looking for a dedicated Accountant to handle client-facing duties as well as accounting tasks. When our clients walk into our office, we want them to find a friendly, smiling face and a helping hand.
The ideal candidate has excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. The Accountant is responsible for supporting the Controller while also handling front desk duties. This person performs a variety of administrative tasks related to the processing of payroll data, invoice preparation and reconciliation, data handling and record maintenance, and reporting as well as formalizing communication to be distributed inter-office and intra-office.
As an Accountant, What You’ll Do:
- Greet clients as soon as they arrive and connect them with the appropriate party
- Answer the phone in a timely manner and direct calls to the correct offices
- Create and manage both digital and hard copy filing systems
- Enter A/P invoices into accounting software (Foundations)
- Weekly Payroll completion
- Monthly union reporting
- Bank reconciliations
- Accept and distribute mail daily
- Assemble checks and back up for Controller
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech
- Exceptional customer service skills and professional phone manner
- Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other applicable software programs.)
- Typing speed of at least 70 WPM
- Demonstrate flexibility and is adaptable to change
- Four-year degree in accounting/finance preferred.
- Minimum of two years prior accounting/finance experience.
- General knowledge of office protocol, routines and procedures.
- Ability to proofread documents and accurately prepares various reports.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
About JCP Construction: https://www.jcp-construction.com/
Our mission at JCP Construction is to provide excellent services in the construction industry that contribute to community growth and development.
Our vision at JCP Construction, as an innovative and entrepreneurial general contractor, is to find and grow great talent. We strive to serve our group of diverse and growing clients, and as a result, build a tremendous impact in our community.
JCP Construction, LLC was established in 2008 by brothers James, Jalin and Clifton Phelps. Our company originally focused on multi-family home renovations and matured within just 10 years, evolving into a commercial and large residential construction company. Our sister company, Equity Supply Group, LLC, is a supplier for the Wisconsin and Illinois regions.
JCP Construction is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We bring more than 40 years of combined experience to every project and provide an array of services including pre-construction, general contracting and construction management. We focus on self-performing selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete and carpentry projects. Additionally, JCP has been a part of some of the most recognized projects in Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Bucks Arena, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Northwestern Mutual to name a few.