Job Title Definition:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for a number of vital functions in the day-to-day operation of the Hemmer accounting department. With activities ranging from working with the general ledger to maintaining the accounts payable process, this role is very hands-on and the perfect opportunity to build accounting experience from the ground up. Hemmer’s culture is team-oriented and you’ll be part of a dynamic group continually looking to improve how we work.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager.

More specifically, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

• Communication with construction and building maintenance teams to resolve any questions concerning payables/receivables
• Month-end journal entries
• Monthly allocations and charge-outs
• Bank reconciliation
• General ledger account reconciliations
• Review subcontractor payment applications
• Payables invoice entry and weekly check runs
• Daily cash maintenance and check deposits
• Credit card statement review and associated system entries  
• Other tasks as assigned

IDEAL CANDIDATES’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years’ accounting experience, construction or real estate accounting experience preferred
• Attention to detail and deadline driven
• Proactive and organized
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate well (orally and in writing) and willingness to volunteer an informed point of view
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency