Staff Accountant

This role will be a contractor role for the initial 90 days

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting various accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, analysis, and report preparation for construction projects.  The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

 

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entry posting, reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist in internal and external audit requests by providing necessary documentation.
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed. 
• Work closely with internal teams to generate customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Performs daily cash forecasting activities which may include reconciling bank statements to the general ledger.
• Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, checks, credit card) to appropriate accounts. 
• Collaborate with the treasury and project management teams to ensure accurate cash application.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

 

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

 

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

 

POSITION COMPENTENCIES

 

• Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge): Showcases knowledgeable and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business.
• Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management): Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness; Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change.
• Collaboration (Relationships, Team Interface): Establishes constructive relationship with clients and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives of the company.
• Communication (Verbal, Written): Utilizes verbal and written communication skills to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
• Managing Work (Initiative, Productivity, Results Orientation): Shows ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others, and provide follow up to ensure quality standards.
• Problem Solving (Analytical, Creative): Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
• Safety Orientation (Safe Work Philosophy): Demonstrates responsibility and accoun