Now hiring! Accounting Assistant

Full-time Position

Location: Bridgeport, CT 06605.

Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 (DOE)

Job Summary:

Waters Construction Company is seeking an extroverted team player to join our accounting department in the role of Accounting Assistant. This individual will serve as a vital member of the accounting team, responsible for performing a variety of financial and administrative duties to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the accounts payable department, providing backup for dispatching, and serving as the office administrator.

What`s In It for You:

Excellent medical insurance coverage including dental and vision.

401 K Contribution.

Yearly bonus.

Paid holidays.

What You’ll Do:

Record all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts, and disbursements.

Ensure all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

Manage the organization's accounts payable and receivable by invoicing, issuing payments, and reconciling accounts.

Assist in the preparation of budgets by gathering and analyzing financial data, and help with the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.

Provide administrative support to the accounting department, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and filing documents.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Previous experience in an accounts payable position or a similar role within the accounting field.

Familiarity with Sage and Sage paperless accounting programs is preferred.

Strong attention to detail, as well as robust communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Who we are: Waters Construction Company is a construction organization boasting generations of hands-on construction expertise. We are a Connecticut-based general contractor with our headquarters in Bridgeport, CT. Our core areas of business include highways, bridges, secondary road rehabilitation, site work, mass transit, utilities, and environmental remediation. We possess extensive experience in overseeing construction projects from start to finish, ranging from basic to complex, and in sizes from small to large.

Visit our website at: Waters Construction