Construction Representative, Sr. jobs in Rhode Island

Overview

Next 150 Construction, LLC is responsible for self-perform labor, operated construction equipment, small tools, material, and consumables. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Sr. Accounting Practitioner is under broad supervision, responsible for preparing and verifying vendor invoices for goods and services. Ensures that invoices are issued and paid on a timely basis. Occasionally may also process employee reimbursement requests. May produce complex reports. Typically works with large or more complex invoices. Requires working knowledge of own discipline while gaining further expertise in this area.

Responsibilities

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Sr. Accounting Practitioner typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews and verifies vendor invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Create and enter invoices into financial system
• Ensures prompt payment
• Researching and resolving accounts payable issues with vendors
• May prepare ad-hoc information and statistical breakdowns as directed
• Scanning AP Invoices
• Process payments, invoices and vouchers
• Verify calculations, check or allocate codes, and check or obtain information for incorrect or incomplete documents
• Scan statements, ledgers and accounts to identify unusual or overdue items
• Prepare and/or verify computer input where information is coded for computer processing
• Investigate statements, ledgers and records in order to establish the facts required to deal with queries
• Will collaborate internally with Site Services Planner, Equipment Managers, Accounting Department, the Supply Chain organization, and project teams
• Understand and have knowledge of contract agreements
• Working with vendors, subcontractors, dealers, maintenance shops, Jobsite Personnel, supporting internal, external customers, and other third parties for invoice reviews and addressing discrepancies.

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.

Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.

Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.

Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.

Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.

Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Role typically requires minimal of 3 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expertise in in both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Close attention to detail
• Problem solving skilled required
• CMiC experience a plus
• Knowledge of construction accounting a plus
• Basic understanding of sales and use tax
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with CMIC preferred.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    For Providence, RI this ranges from $50,000.00-$69,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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