Accountant I
Granger, IA
Full Time
Entry Level
The Accountant I position is responsible for assisting the accounting department with the day-to-day tasks. Including but not limited to, receiving and applying checks, posting quantities, signing lien waivers, recording entries, and completing monthly reconciliations.
Principal Responsibilities:
The Absolute Group Difference
Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.
Hard Work Pays Off
When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:
Principal Responsibilities:
- Receiving checks
- Applying checks to the correct invoice, AIA, and estimates in the accounting software
- Applying paid quantities to unit price billings
- Create new estimates as necessary
- Sign and return lien waivers
- Communicate with project managers on accounts receivable collections
- Prepare journal entries
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Associate degree or equivalent experience of 1-3 years accounting experience preferred
- Must be familiar with computers, emailing, and able to work with Microsoft applications
- Detail oriented
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of all accounting sequencing/critical timeline scheduling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
- Commitment and adhere to the AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family).
- Collaboration with internal and external customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and documentation skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
The Absolute Group Difference
Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.
Hard Work Pays Off
When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
- Voluntary Insurance coverages - Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance coverages
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k with company match
- Family-focused environment
- Company-sponsored outings and events
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