Accounting Administrator-Ar-Coppell, TX

MEI Rigging & Crating has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the United States. Our day-to-day operations are guided by our shared values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results and this has positioned us to provide exceptional service to customers of all sizes ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Food Processing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Institutional companies to every industry in between. Our people are our best asset, and we invest in training, support, and providing the proper tools needed to succeed. If you are looking to be a part of a great team, please apply!

Position Summary:

Lead regional office accounting process of Accounts Receivable invoicing and support Accounts Payable, project accounting and job costing, and assist management with financial analysis and support as needed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Central Regional Accounting Leadership team

• Lead Accounts Receivable process in office, including accurate, timely invoicing, proper coding, collections, reducing AR aging days, and navigating the lien notice and lien waiver process

• Lead project accounting effort including ensuring utilizing software properly to track job costing and utilization data, with a constant focus on margin analysis

• Support job related AP process in office as needed, including purchasing and credit cards, procurement coding, timely processing of vendor invoices, internal financial controls, and maximizing vendor discounts

• Familiar with GAAP accrual accounting

• Work with project managers to ensure they have the data needed to effectively manage their projects

• Understand the entire company operations process from quote to invoice, including coordination of and recommendations for process improvement.

• Effective customer management including the ability to review of customer setup, contracts, purchase orders, and master service contracts, and the establishment of credit approvals and limits

• Review and process Lien waivers/releases

• Ability to work in multiple systems/spreadsheets to track project costs

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• Accounting degree, or combination of education and experience to demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience

• Knowledge for CCIP, ROCIP, etc. set up for customers.

• Knowledge of certified payroll/prevailing wages

• Knowledge of AIA forms and customer progress billings

• Good to excellent level of working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Outlook, and Power Point

• Proficient in Excel and data entry skills with excellent typing speed and accuracy

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent organizational, detail oriented and time management skills

• Effectively able to maintain discretion and confidentiality of employee and customer information as appropriate.

• Ability to multi-task and process multiple activities successfully

• Exceptional problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and timeframes effectively with a customer service demeanor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal. Work involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking and lifting up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

Company Benefits: MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.

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Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

40 hours per Week with overtime as needed