Contract Administrator

Company Overview:

DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, and Town & Country Fence) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction as well as traffic control services. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from five branches throughout ND & MN and service five states, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the area, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.

Summary:

This accounting & finance position assists the functions of the Accounting and Administrative teams through transactional and administrative assistance in key tasks, including payables processing and payment matching, PO creation, sales and use tax filings, etc. It requires a motivated, self-starting individual with strong computer skills, knowledge of accounting practices and systems, and excellent organizational skills.

Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3). Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with accounts payable functions including scanning/naming/organizing invoices/receipts into the company work pool system.
• Cross trained to be able to assist with receivables functions, including scanning and entry of receipts into the company work pool system, applying cash to customer accounts, and making deposits as required.
• Assists with sales and use tax assessments on invoices where not charged and sales and use tax reporting needed to ensure accurate tax filings as required within each state.
• Responsible for Purchase Order creation, change and closing.
• Assistance with reconciling company credit cards.
• Work as a primary back-up to a specified areas within the Accounting/Finance department (Accounts Receivables, GL and Sales/Use Tax)
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Finance and/or AP Accountant.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of a two-year associates degree required. BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college is preferred. Two (2) years of directly related experience is a plus.

Experience and Skills Required: '

1. A high degree of personal integrity, strong professional judgment, and positivity.

2. High level of organization, including managing physical paper and electronic files effectively.

3. Attention to detail and strong sense of urgency in completing tasks.

4. Demonstrated strong technology and computer skills required.

5. Construction or related industry knowledge and experience preferred.

6. Organizational abilities to track multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.

7. Ability to suggest and implement process improvements.

8. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have good public relations skills.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $48,400 - $61,200