The Kearney Companies is a Site & Utilities Contractor based in Riverview, FL. Locally owned and operated, we have been in business for over 69 years; we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Recent growth has led to opportunities to join our established civil construction company in the Brandon/Riverview area.
SCOPE OF JOB:
Performs a range of general clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping support functions in an organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing accounting support to accounting supervisors or other managers within the department. This individual will track and research any accounting issues that arise. They will work closely with all internal business units to aid in their financial tracking. Obtain bi-monthly (approximately) lien releases from all of our subs who have filed NTOs. Request, log and have them all ready for our draw/lien packages at a moment’s notice to send to clients along with our pay applications in order to get paid. Also request, obtain, and log releases from subs in response to our outgoing checks. Draft, have executed, and notarize releases/ lien packages to send to our clients in order to receive payment. Assist in monitoring payments. To maintain up to date/current NTO/lien release logs. Maintain a filing system of all jobs, NTOs, releases. At job’s closing request and file all Final Lien Releases. Create files for new jobs and monitor them for start dates in order to file a timely Notice to Owner to protect our lien rights. Record/log all NTOs from subs on all jobs electronically as well as physically. Once an NTO is obtained from our attorney, we serve all parties in accordance with lien law via certified mail and file such evidence. For each new job we create an NTO info sheet and obtain legal information in order to send to all subs and to serve our NTO as well. Correspond with our attorney whenever necessary.
- Research, track, and resolve accounting problems.
- Handle accounts payable and receivable duties.
- Assist with reconciliations.
- Handling Billing Remittances and credit checks
- Crosstrain with all clerks for coverage
- Attention to Detail
- Scanning & Filing
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Accounting or related field
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & Excel suite
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and bookkeeping principles
- Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus highly desirable
- Experience in Construction Accounting – Must Have
- Knowledge on NTO and Lien Releases – Must Have
