Accounting Specialist
Who We’re Looking For
This position is highly desirable for those individuals who:
- Want a high-growth opportunity
- Are ready for the next level in your career
- Enjoy a highly collaborative work environment
We are seeking an experienced individual with higher level accounting experience and abilities. The
ideal candidate will possess the ability to grow within the company and have potential to move into
a senior accounting position in three to five years. This is a key position within the company and we
are seeking a long-term team member that fits our organization.
Candidates should exhibit the following characteristics:
- Strong initiative, emotionally mature, with a positive outlook
- Reliable in all aspects, especially organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Servant Leader mindset – support of operations team and employees
- Willingness to cross train and master different roles
Accounting Specialist Attributes
Attributes of a top candidate include:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred
- Experience as a general accountant or staff accountant
- Minimum two years construction accounting experience, including full cycle AP and AIA
project billings - Strong analytical and accounting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel
- ViewPoint Vista and Textura experience a plus
Position Responsibilities
As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting,
maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company’s overall financial
operations. The tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Co-lead the timely creation of accurate and detailed monthly owner billings:
- Maintain a status log of billing progress during the month
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure project costs
are incorporated.
- Perform accounts payable functions, including:
- Enter trade and project invoices
- Upload and code credit card transactions
- Monitor the AP e-mail inbox and respond to inquiries
- Setup new vendors/customers in accounting system
- Perform weekly check runs and make miscellaneous payments as needed
Salary | Compensation | Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate based upon experience: base salary, bonus plan, company benefits, etc.
At Howell, we consider our employees family. We genuinely care about the work we do, the people we work with, and the community in which we live and work. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, Howell is committed to enhancing employees’ work/life balance through personal and professional development opportunities, team bonding activities, a dog-friendly office environment, company outings, holiday celebrations, community service opportunities, and an on-site fitness center, pickleball court, and golf simulator.
Next Steps
Interested and qualified candidates, please email your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to howelljobs@howelldenver.com. All inquiries will be held in the highest level of confidence – respecting your current situation.