Accountant

About KAEKO:

KAEKO, Inc. is an A/E design firm with expert staff that plans, designs, and executes complex MEP projects in the semi-conductor industry as well as Mechanical and Production Engineering, Civil and Structural for land development projects. Our team includes engineering and design staff in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines.

At KAEKO we strive for the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle. We believe in managing client expectations through excellent communication. From project kick-off to completion, our team utilizes this approach to deliver projects that exceeds expectations.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

KAEKO is seeking an Accountant with 5 - 10 years of relevant experience. This position will provide support by managing daily accounting activities, improving financial information, managing job costing needs, responding to customer issues, solving problems, and providing/reviewing financial reporting related to our company’s activities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors and monitoring contractual requirements.
• Process high volumes of progressive and hourly based invoicing in various client platforms.
• Manage filing of preliminary notices, maintain waivers and filing of mechanics liens.
• Process all daily entries of accounts receivable and payable.
• Assist in collections.
• Understand and adhere to contractual requirements with clients.
• Work with internal staff to ensure proper compliance with client accounting requirements.
• Maintain company information in a secure and confidential manner.
• Contribute to team & company initiatives.
• Advise others on financial matters.
• Develop business or financial information systems.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in the construction industry.
• Master’s Degree or greater preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Proficient in Teams, Outlook, Excel and word.
• Strong understanding of job costing accounting.
• Knowledge and application of GAAP principles, standards, and procedures.
• Able to understand and articulate general construction terminology.
• Capable of communicating effectively with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Collaborate with direct and indirect teams.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KAEKO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KAEKO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KAEKO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• construction industry: 5 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• job costing accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location