Construction Accounting Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

• Sioux Falls, SD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, DESCRIPTION The Construction Division Accounting Assistant performs routine and repetitive clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties following established procedures. The position is responsible for verifying accuracy of amounts listed on documents, maintaining various financial records, organizing documents to proper accounts, filing records of the construction accounting/finance department, encoding information into accounting systems or computer programs, compiling routine numerical information, performing research, contract payments, and recommending changes to finance-related department/company policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain files and records. Process payables and mailing of payments. Data entry for different forms including excise exemption certificates. Pull and copy items for billings. Verify amounts and codes on various forms for accuracy. Processing reports Reconcile vendor statements Scan construction documents and email or save to various electronic folders.

Research and special projects as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct supervisory responsibilities. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles. Knowledge of basic math. Skill in maintaining accounting or bookkeeping records. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literate.

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to carry out multi-task projects. Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

EDUCATION

and/or EXPERIENCE One year clerical/accounting related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Qualifications: