Field Accountant

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Qualifications
Highly motivated, detail oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Proficiency & understanding of 'cloud' based document systems, and familiarity with how to upload and share documents
Self-starter driven to complete projects on time while maintaining high quality standards
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Ability to multi-task, reprioritize, and meet strict reporting deadlines
Proficient experience with Job Costing, ERP Systems, and Billing Software
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
Willingness to travel > 70% of the year
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a clear and professional manner
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with emphasis on accuracy, communication and organizational skill and meeting required deadlines
Knowledge of corporate contract terms with legal requirements and policies
Benefits
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000
Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings
BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, disability, equipment appropriate to the position (i.e.: laptop, smart phone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance
BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development, Paid Referral Program and more
Responsibilities
The Field Accountant is a hands-on member of the finance team that will travel to the project site to work closely with the project managers, supervisors, and project directors to ensure that time and material data is documented correctly in support of accurate and timely billing
Playing the critical role in real-time project documentation and workflow, the Field Accountant's role supports two key functions: quality job documentation and billing preparation
Field Accountants work effectively across the enterprise and with external constituencies
The Field Accountant owns the data gathering and bill execution on large Time & Material invoiced projects from beginning to end
Working closely with the project managers, project directors and accounts receivable, they ensure a quality final product
Field PA's handle multiple projects in fast paced team environment and organize large volumes of information
Review and audit field information submitted for accuracy & provide backup and support to different departmental functions
Enter job costing information to the system daily
Prepare and review T&M invoices for completeness, consistency, quality, and accuracy
Prepare daily burn rate estimates
Owns billing backup and support and appropriately organizes
Gather subcontractor invoices, travel expenses, credit cards receipts, calling the vendors as needed
Assist in preparing "Per Diem" request forms for Project Managers approval
Input approved budget, purchase orders, and subcontracts to the accounting system
Supports accounts receivable efforts as needed
Investigate and follow-through on billing issues
Assist in crew sign in
Audit daily labor counts
Manage supply depot
Review subcontractor/supplier terms and conditions and review invoices submitted for accuracy
Comply with Corporate contract terms with legal requirements and policies
Job description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Field Accountant is a hands-on member of the finance team that will travel to the project site to work closely with the project managers, supervisors, and project directors to ensure that time and material data is documented correctly in support of accurate and timely billing. Playing the critical role in real-time project documentation and workflow, the Field Accountant's role supports two key functions: quality job documentation and billing preparation. Field Accountants work effectively across the enterprise and with external constituencies.
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Field Accountant owns the data gathering and bill execution on large Time & Material invoiced projects from beginning to end. Working closely with the project managers, project directors and accounts receivable, they ensure a quality final product. Field PA's handle multiple projects in fast paced team environment and organize large volumes of information. Review and audit field information submitted for accuracy & provide backup and support to different departmental functions. Additional responsibilities include the following:
• Enter job costing information to the system daily.
• Prepare and review T&M invoices for completeness, consistency, quality, and accuracy.
• Prepare daily burn rate estimates.
• Owns billing backup and support and appropriately organizes.
• Gather subcontractor invoices, travel expenses, credit cards receipts, calling the vendors as needed.
• Assist in preparing "Per Diem" request forms for Project Managers approval.
• Input approved budget, purchase orders, and subcontracts to the accounting system
• Supports accounts receivable efforts as needed.
• Investigate and follow-through on billing issues.
• Assist in crew sign in.
• Audit daily labor counts
• Manage supply depot.
• Review subcontractor/supplier terms and conditions and review invoices submitted for accuracy.
• Comply with Corporate contract terms with legal requirements and policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no direct reports.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Highly motivated, detail oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency & understanding of 'cloud' based document systems, and familiarity with how to upload and share documents.
• Self-starter driven to complete projects on time while maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to multi-task, reprioritize, and meet strict reporting deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting is preferred.
• Proficient experience with Job Costing, ERP Systems, and Billing Software
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• Willingness to travel > 70% of the year
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with emphasis on accuracy, communication and organizational skill and meeting required deadlines.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate contract terms with legal requirements and policies
EDUCATION:
BS in Accounting/Finance or relevant work experience preferred.
TRAVEL:
This is a nationwide travel position. (70% of time.) Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.
COMPENSATION:
BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, disability, equipment appropriate to the position (i.e.: laptop, smart phone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance. BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development, Paid Referral Program and more.
EEOC:
BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, ****** orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law. It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law

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