Accountant I

About the position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant I for its corporate office in Des Moines, Iowa. The position handles accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and equipment usage. It reports directly to the controller or another designated supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team.

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. It describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and perform audits as directed.
• Create cost codes, manage work orders and cost packages, reconcile vendor payment summaries, and assist with cost reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly progress billings for clients.
• Code and process voucher information for assigned projects.
• Respond to cash receipt and payment inquiries.
• Create monthly account balance reconciliations.
• Assist with the monthly profit projection process as needed.
• Identify invoice, payable, and receivable discrepancies and collaborate with the project team to resolve them.
• Submit subcontractor monthly progress payments to the project team.
• Review contracts for release of retainage and notify the project team of upcoming releases.
• Verify invoice extensions, discount information, sales tax, payable information, and retainage information before payment processing; distribute vendor payments.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Train project teams on accounting processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting.
• At least one year of accounting and business experience.
• Proficiency with basic computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Ability to learn other software, including JDE, Workday, Procore, and an electronic filing system, as well as how these tools interact with the designated job costing system.
• Independent judgment, analytical ability, verbal and written communication skills, organization, problem-solving skills, and good typing skills, including 10-key.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to prioritize, and sound judgment about when to seek assistance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with basic accounting and invoicing.