# Project/Staff Accountant

**Company:** [Essel](null/companies/bjZus13vbfp8U2Eryng83k.md)
**Location:** Walnut Creek, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Fairfield Office

[Apply for this job](null/view/eaacfb05-f98d-4e7e-a279-8dc5f0074290)

## Description

Project/Staff AccountantWalnut Creek, CA  
Project/Staff Accountant

  
We specialize in commercial, multi-family, retail, high-tech, manufacturing and industrial building construction and  
management. The majority of our work is performed in the eight Bay Area counties. We have an immediate career  
opportunity for an experienced Project/Staff Accountant. The company is paying competitive salary commensurate  
with experience, and provides great family medical, dental, vision and 401K plans.  
General Job Duties

  
● Coordination and management of accounts payable function  
● Prepare and post credit card and FastTrack allocations  
● Review and validate vendor statements  
● Other related and additional responsibilities as requested by corporate executives  
Project Job Duties  
● Process monthly Owner Billings along with required documentation  
● Process approved subcontractor pay applications into accounting system  
● Assist with obtaining lien waivers and other documents from subcontractors prior to release of payments  
● Review certified payrolls and input data into appropriate systems (DIR, LCP Tracker, etc.)  
● Interact with outside customers using outstanding customer service skills and diplomacy  
● Issue and track Subcontracts  
● Insurance Certificate review

  
Skills & Qualifications  
● Associate degree in Accounting with 5 years of similar experience.  
● Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications.  
● Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.  
● Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.  
● Effective verbal and written communication skills  
● Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.  
● Ability to work on assignments that are sensitive in nature while maintaining confidentiality of Company and  
Departmental information

## Requirements

Experience level:

● 4 years  
Education:  
● Associate (Required)  
Experience:  
● Accounting: 5 years (Required)  
● GAAP: 4 years (Required)  
License/Certification:  
● CPA (Preferred)

## Benefits

Benefits:  
● Dental insurance  
● Health insurance  
● Paid time off  
● Vision insurance