Sr. Accountant - 438 at Dragados USA

Posted in Other 15 days ago.

Location: Norfolk, Virginia





Job Description:

Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.


The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).


The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.



Principle Accountability and Responsibility:



  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules according to corporate time lines

  • Assist with the monthly closure procedures

  • Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers

  • Comply with all regulatory filling and reporting

  • Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts

  • Implement payments and keep records

  • Assist with office and other administrative duties

  • Review invoices to ensure accuracy, validity and appropriate approvals

  • Maintains and updates the invoice register for paid invoices.

  • Responsible for distribution of checks

  • Reconcile petty cash balances monthly

  • Assist in preparation of summary payments reports, and other reports that may be required from time to time either by the management

  • Responsible for other administrative duties assigned by supervisor to support office activities

  • Keep communication with banks for transfers

  • Assist with tax filling and other mandatory filling

  • Petty Cash replenishments and disbursements

  • Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations

  • Implement and follow letters of credit

  • Inspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date

  • Compute withholding tax owed, prepare monthly withholding tax declaration, ensure prompt payment

  • Ensure a regular and reliable inventory of fixed asset 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

  • Make best-practices recommendations to management

  • Improve businesses efficiency where money is concerned


Qualifications:



Required


  • Bachelor s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience within the construction industry, preferably on large infrastructure projects.

Preferred


  • Master's degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

  • Accounting experience within the construction industry.

  • Strong Organizational Skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and to work well with others under deadline situations.

  • Ability to take initiatives, set priorities and see projects through to completion.

  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

  • Employ problem-solving skills and analysis.


Benefits:



  • Comprehensive compensation package

  • Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance

  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

  • Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.


Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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