accountant Bellevue, WA
Job description
Develop the plan for a future that you own.
PCL is a builder. We build projects and we build people.
PCL contributes about $6 billion worth of construction projects each year among its 30+ offices. We are one of the largest, 100% employee-owned construction firms with 9,500+ team members and values that guide our dynamic culture driven by honesty, integrity, respect, and passion.
At PCL, we take pride in our team members' varied backgrounds and how we all contribute differently to the overall success of our company. We can't build the future without your individual contributions.
Become a PCLer
At PCL, we are employees and owners, but mostin importently, we are a team. PCLers share a legacy of making our PCL community - and the communities we serve - a better place.
As an Accountant in our Bellevue office, which has been in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years, you will enable the financial success of our construction projects.
As a(n) Accountant 1 for our Bellevue office, you will contribute to our team by.
Responsibilities
Operational and Basic Accounting
- Perform general accounting and administrative functions to help us meet our contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
- Assemble client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions to ensure timely payments.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and basic accounting.
- Complete all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Financial Expertise
- Assemble information for internal and external financial reporting requirements based on your experience with financial reporting.
- Identify and communicate budget variances and areas of financial risk.
- Provide project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
General Ledger Knowledge
- Perform various general ledger and bank reconciliations to keep us compliant.
- Perform various district accounting responsibilities and other duties as required.
Risk Management
- Identify any irregularities or risk exposure and support the development of a strategy to address.
- Review contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for the accounting-related items and assist with project setup procedures.
- Communicate to the project team and accounting management any compliance and project risks and assist with risk mitigation.
Qualifications
Knowledge Base
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, tax and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.
Approach to Work Environment
- Able to work independently and perform at a high level of accuracy while meeting deadlines and goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving scope of responsibilities.
- Effective prioritization of multiple tasks and deadlines.
Values and Goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Desire to work in a team environment and for ongoing learning.
PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
The salary range for this position is between $66,000 and $86,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This will be a full time on-site position at our Bellevue, WA district office.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.
Apply now for a career, where, together, we build success!
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Bellevue, Washington, Seattle, Washington
Job: Accountant
Requisition: 3664
