Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant position with Shiel Sexton is an entry level accounting position which requires proficiency in general accounting, a high level of detail, accuracy, and timeliness with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will have experience in accounts payable and process improvement.

• Accurate and timely routing of accounts payables
• Review and reconciliation of vendor statements
• Entry level accounts payable and expense report entry
• General support for project accounting team
• Using independent judgement and discretion to identify problems and making recommendations for solutions

• 1-3 years experience in accounts payable
• Experience in ERP Accounting System (Vista Viewpoint preferred)

• Collaborative – desire to work with the team to improve and streamline processes
• Initiative – Ability to understand what tasks need to be completed without direction
• Communication – Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external teams
• Results driven – strong sense of urgency and comfortable working with deadlines
• Thoroughness – Ensuring that one’s work is complete and accurate
• Flexibility – Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology
• Team Champion – a champion for Shiel Sexton and the Project Accounting Team

• Personnel Management
• 40+ Hours/week
• Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status
• Working construction environment
• Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting
• Moderate Safety Risk
• Deadline Requirements
• Delivery of accurate and completed project

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