Accountant F/H

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Permanent contract
Chicago
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VINCI Construction
VINCI Construction

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Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

  • Support schedules according to corporate timelines 
  • Assist with the monthly closure procedures 
  • Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers  
  • Assists in preparing budgets and forecasts  
  • Implement payments and keep records 
  • Reviews invoices to ensure accuracy, validity and appropriate approvals 
  • Maintains and updates the invoice register for paid invoices 
  • Reconciles petty cash balances monthly  
  • Assists in preparation of summary payments reports, and other reports that may be required from time to time
  • Responsible for other administrative duties assigned by supervisor to support office activities 
  • Assists in monitoring budgets and forecasts 
  • Keeps communication with banks for transfers 
  • Assists with tax filling and other mandatory filling
  • Petty Cash replenishments and disbursements 
  • Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations 
  • Implement and follows letters of credit 
  • Inspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date 
  • Ensure a regular and reliable inventory of fixed assets and stock (Appraise, evaluate, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location)
  • Provide auditing services for the company and the staff 
  • Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. 
  • Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits

Preferred experience

Key Skills and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor / Master’s Degree in Commerce. Experience of minimum 5 years within the construction industry (Large infrastructure project is preferred).
  • Good knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to support the team and colleagues under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
  • Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Accounting Services Manager, as necessary.
  • Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.
  • Ability to speak to others and convey information effectively

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