Accounting Clerk – Subcontract Admin

Do you want to make a difference when it comes to building iconic structures? Are you looking to put your accounting skills to use with a company known for building hospitality, healthcare, aviation, high-rise, mixed-use and higher education structures? We excel at what we do and are looking for talented professionals that want to excel with us.

Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to be located at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. This person will be responsible for maintenance of subcontract files and processing subcontract payment applications in accordance with company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Support the various jobsite offices by managing information pertinent to subcontract administration on a continuous basis.
• Maintain subcontract and purchase order files in accordance with company policies:
• - >Review and understand subcontract agreements for policy and prime contract compliance, including contract variance or waiver approval.
• - >Review and maintain bonding and insurance documentation to ensure applicable prime contract requirements and internal bonding and insurance program requirements are fulfilled.
• Review and process subcontract payment applications in the accounting system, and applicable lien waivers in accordance with respective contract terms and company policies.
• Identify input errors and system loopholes, and assist field personnel with corrections
• Work closely with Accounts Payable staff to process and release payments on subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Work with Legal, Risk Management and the Austin-owned insurance company to track and verify resolution on issues such as questionable contract terms, lien intents, and claims.
• Resolve various issues that arise in subcontract administration through effective communication with Field Office Managers, Project Managers and Regional Managers.
• Facilitate closeout of subcontracts, and any other issues that arise from subcontractors, such as payment issues and default.
• Provide backup support to other duties/tasks in the accounting department as various needs arise, such as business partner setup, depositing checks, filing, and scanning.
• Assist with special ad hoc projects.
• Facilitate an advance payment program (ACAPP) as a payment option for subcontractors through coordination with the project team and subcontractors.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree and/or 2+ years of college preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience working for a General Contractor or Subcontractor in

construction is preferred Working knowledge in accounts payable and ERP systems are preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact professionally with employee-owners in the office or job sites, and
• vendors
• Ability to work in a team environment which emphasizes accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

No Agency Inquiries Please

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location