What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant - Troy, VA position at The Caton Companies?
CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team at our corporate office in Troy (Zion Crossroads), Virginia!
The Project Accountant position will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The Project Accountant reports to the Controller.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and reconciles job cost reports and related accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Develops systems for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies.
- Prepare electronic loan payments and journalize.
- Produce and/or review weekly and monthly job cost reports for operations.
- Assist and backup budget process, monthly projections, and reforecasts.
- Achieves accounting operational objective by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolving problems, completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
- Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
- Protects organization's value by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Other tasks aimed at accomplishing the overall mission of the Company.
Supervisory Responsibility
The Project Accountant has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for others in the accounting department.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel/ Driving
No travel is expected for this position. Occasional need to utilize personal transportation to make (reimbursed) trips to bank, post office and also to visit satellite offices/projects.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience, plus five years of accounting experience
Preferred Education and Experience
CPA designation, Sage, Office Connector or HCSS software experience
Why you should apply:
- Excellent working environment
- Working for a company that cares about your success
- Working for a growing company
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
- HSA/FSA Program
- 401K Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Leave
Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting wages depend skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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