Senior Staff Accountant

As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, Perlo Construction has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

The position of Senior Staff Accountant plays an integral role in supporting the essential accounting functions which are crucial to the financial function of the company.

• Quality control: subcontractor pay applications, vendor invoices, deposits and month-end close.
• Acts as an additional resource for the accounting department regarding issues related software issues.
• Back up to the Controller on issues related to current cash position and cash forecasting.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors about items needed for payment.

Additional Duties:

• Work across multiple software platforms.
• Develop a technical proficiency in both Procore and Viewpoint Vista.
• Daily processing of check deposits to the bank and update positive pay.
• Monthly bank account reconciliation for all payroll accounts and miscellaneous companies.
• Assist with monthly close by reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Develop a proficiency in WIP reporting and be a back up to the Controller in preparing the company WIP schedule on a monthly basis.
• Review processed invoices for proper supporting documentation, coding, and other necessary approvals.
• Follow up with Project Managers regarding approval of invoices.
• Act as backup for weekly payroll.
• Review Certified Payroll submitted on Prevailing Wage jobs.
• Assist in verifying subcontractor banking information so that they can be paid electronically through Procore Pay.
• Assist Controller in the yearly preparation and submission of profit-sharing census.
• Sign lien waivers for monthly owner billings.
• Act as backup for positive pay.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end audit preparation.
• Assist with the maintenance of employee burden calculations and annual updates to the fixed rate tables.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully take direction from the Controller and Senior Finance Manager.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal

Skills:

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and written form
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Varies communication style to meet needs
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships
• Exhibits tact and consideration
• Works cooperatively in group situations
• Works actively to resolve conflicts
  
  Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Supports other team members’ efforts to succeed
• Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Maintains objectivity
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Displays willingness to make decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Makes timely decisions
• Able to effectively multitask

Qualifications
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Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, construction accounting, or general accounting. Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar field preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations
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N/A

Language Skills
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