POSITION TITLE : STAFF ACCOUNTANT II

REPORTS TO : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

General Summary of the Position:

Responsible for all activities necessary to administer and manage general accounting functions for Hemphill.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Computes taxes owed and prepares monthly and quarterly tax records, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.

Reconciles and balances bank accounts monthly

Creates general ledger and journal entries

Reconciles and balance internal accounts

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Creates and maintains cost reports

Completes trial balance reviews

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Assists in fiscal year-end audit and annual tax preparation.

Assists with AR, AP and payroll duties when needed.

Provides accounting support to management as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to analyze information with attention to detail

Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external personnel.

Must be willing and able to protect confidential information

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

Ability to prioritize various assignments which may be in progress simultaneously

Ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively with other departments

Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Required Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field required;

Five (5)+ years recent experience in construction accounting or finance.

Work Environment:

Regularly works in an inside office setting with minimal exposure to outside conditions.

Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 20 pounds, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; sitting for long periods.

Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

Noise level is generally quiet.

Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.

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