Accounting Specialist/Coordinator

Overview

Walbridge is looking for an energetic and versatile accounting professional to be part of our high-performance team.  This is an excellent opportunity to lead the internal billing, credit, expenses, and a variety of other aspects in our accounting and finance area. 

This role could be a great way to start your career in the accounting field, or for an experienced accounting specialist to have an impact and grow their career.

Location

You will work at the Walbridge Headquarters in Detroit, MI.

Preference will be given to candidates currently located in the Detroit Metropolitan area.

What we offer you:

• A safe, inclusive environment where employees are valued for their contributions
• Career planning, development & growth
• Outstanding training programs

Why choose Walbridge:

• Through industry-leading innovation our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since our founding in 1916
• Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact
• Strong values which have been the foundation of our growth for over 100 years
• International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices

Responsibilities

• Review and post accounting items and transactions to multiple companies
• Complete bank reconciliations for multiple companies
• Record daily cash transactions not initiated through A/P or A/R modules in accounting software
• Review/ Process monthly employee expense reports via the electronic expense reporting system
• Reconcile and record entries for credit card payments
• Analyze suspense accounts weekly
• Record Inter-company transactions
• Create monthly journal entries to record costs as needed
• Assist A/P with sending and reconciling EFT payments
• Prepare Quarterly and Year End Financial Reports for multiple companies
• Scanning and filing as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting or equivalent combinations of training and professional experience
• 2+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word software programs
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMIC and Textura
• Construction industry experience

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.