The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing day-to-day accounting and financial operations support with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable, Treasury functions, Job Management, and general accounting activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate cash application, billing, job-level financial tracking, and timely financial reporting. The Accounting Specialist will also assist with month-end close processes, general ledger support, and basic tax-related tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally driven accounting environment.

• Manage Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, collections support, customer account reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies.

• Perform Treasury-related activities, including daily cash postings, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, and monitoring of cash balances.

• Support Job Management and Job Costing by maintaining job records, ensuring accurate cost allocation, reviewing job billings, and assisting with job closeouts.

• Prepare and record journal entries related to revenue, cash, accruals, and other general ledger activity.

• Assist with month-end close processes, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.

• Provide general accounting support, including maintaining accurate general ledger records and assisting with audit or internal review requests.

• Assist with basic tax-related activities, such as sales and use tax support, documentation gathering, and coordination with internal or external tax professionals.

• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation in accordance with company policies and internal controls.

• Collaborate with operations, project management, and leadership teams to ensure financial data aligns with job performance and operational activity.

• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows and support implementation of efficiencies.

• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts receivable and/or job costing, preferred but not required.
• Experience in the construction, development, or related industry is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounts recievable processes and cost accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:  Never
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Never
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Rarely
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Never
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Never
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Never
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occansionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Never
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Never

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Rarely
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Never
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Never
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Rarely
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Constantly