Senior Accountant - Construction

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant – Construction oversees project and general ledger records, monitors costs, funding, revenue recognition, etc., and prepares reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reports, in the Calista Corporate Finance department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review incurred cost submissions.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules.
• Prepare certified payroll reports. 
• Provide monthly financial data for assigned projects.
• Attend project kick-off meetings for new contracts (if applicable).
• Setup new projects according to contract terms, including revenue recognition analysis.
• Track, monitor, and analyze active projects.
• Communicate with Project Managers and supervisors to ensure bills are accurate and are issued timely.
• Review A/P vouchers and Expense Reports for accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statement analysis.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Provide support for audit requests and prepare audit workpapers.
• Assist with research or duties as needed to support intercompany activities.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid accounts amortization schedules.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns or gross receipt tax returns as needed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of economic and accounting and G/L principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to process a high volume of data with accuracy and meet various deadlines.
• Solid understanding of intermediate accounting principles.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles as they relate to fixed assets, construction-in-progress, and revenue recognition.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Ability to prepare and review complex invoices.
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
• Knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and ability to learn company-specific software. Deltek Costpoint preferred but not required. Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as employee handbooks, safety rules, Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for five years of progressive accounting experience.  
• Minimum of four years of accounting or related field experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working for a large company or another Native Corporation.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Calista has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The noise level is moderately quiet.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.