Accounting Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW:

As the Accountant Assistant you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance activities of Couto Construction. As an essential part of the Finance team, you will work closely with regional financial leadership to ensure accurate financial results and data clarity in accordance with US GAAP.

You will be part of a very collaborative, very agile team working collectively to fulfill our mission of Saving our Communities from Unscrupulous Contractors by welcoming ethical and trustworthy brands into our family. We promise an open and transparent environment where you’ll be surrounded by highly intelligent people all working together toward a common goal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead key accounting activities in conjunction with the regional finance team. This includes job costing, accounts receivable processing, accounts payable approvals, payroll submission and commission calculations.
• Manage the financing life cycle. Submitting credit applications, communicating status with internal staff.
• Work with local teams to ensure daily accuracy of job costing data and inventory tracking.
• Partner with Regional Finance Manager and Corporate Accounting team on month-end processes and provide financial feedback and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with the management team to implement and improve financial controls and processes.
• Monitor and manage customer collections flow to maintain the financial health of the company.
• Support financial and tax compliance audits where necessary.
• Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set-up of the company's financials.
• Work with Corporate Finance to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of related accounting experience.
• Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting and internal controls.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality work.
• Familiarity with Google and Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization and external partners.

PREFERRED

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience will also be considered
• Experience with ERP and consolidation/reporting systems.
• Direct experience with Acumatica.
• Experience in the construction industry.

BENEFITS

• Opportunities for professional growth and development tied to your personal interests
• A transparent, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on our communities and the environment
• Competitive: Health, dental, and vision coverage; PTO; Paid Holidays; Life Insurance; 401k with match

COMPENSATION

This position ranges from $33 - $36 per hour depending on a variety of circumstances.

ABOUT US

Couto Construction is a second-generation, family-managed leader in exterior remodeling since 1987 and a member of the Infinity Home Services ("IHS") family of brands. IHS leads the industry in residential roofing and exterior remodeling services. We empower brands to enhance their service quality while improving customer recognition and local market share. Our brands, like Couto Construction, offer best-in-class roofing, windows, and siding installation using the industry’s most reliable materials.

IHS was founded in Wisconsin by entrepreneurs driven by passion. We believe in approaching exterior remodeling in an unconventional way - putting our employees and customers first. We take pride in the work we do and understand the importance of protecting our customers’ investment. Our roofing, siding, and window projects are done with the best materials and installed by professional contractors - guaranteeing quality every time.

• We are a rapidly growing company at the forefront of shaping the Home Services industry. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering top-tier services to our customers. As we continue to expand organically and through acquisitions, we are seeking dynamic and experienced people to join our team!

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person