Accounting Administrative Support
Formed in 1998, Ideal Contracting is one of the largest construction companies in Michigan, with growing operations nationwide. Ideal Contracting has earned a strong reputation for excellence in its field, receiving local and national recognition for our service, quality, efficiency, safety, and innovative construction techniques. Ideal Contracting is a general contractor with extensive self-perform services, flexible delivery methods, and a successful portfolio of projects for clients in a wide range of markets. Our loyal, dependable team of 350 self-perform professionals and 150 full-time staff help support our company’s mission to deliver long-term value to our clients through results, trust, experience, and quality while building strong communities where we work and live. Ideal Contracting strives to create a unique environment where employees are given an opportunity to shine within the workplace and the community. Our company maintains a strong presence within our neighborhoods and places an inherent value on making a lasting, positive impact. Compensation for this non-exempt position is to be commensurate according to candidate’s skills and experience level. The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility. Please complete the online employment application and upload your resume to be considered for this position. Ideal Contracting LLC is seeking candidates for the position of Accounting Administrative Support. Under the general direction of the Controller, the employee in the Accounting Administrative Support position will perform the following essential job functions. Essential Duties Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, directing the internal and external customers to the proper contact or meeting need directly. Prepare, copy, scan, fax, electronically store, and file documents per the Accounting Department procedures. Ensure proper record retention for Accounting Department documents. Process invoices and manage vendor accounts as requested. Process mail and disperse accordingly to the proper departments/employees. Attend training and meetings assigned. Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Provide administrative support to department employees with tasks as directed. Additional duties are assigned by the Controller as deemed necessary to the department's operations. Essential Job-Related Skills Ability to prioritize workload and meet established deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously. Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax. Possess strong oral/written communication skills. Communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all internal and external customers to exchange and convey information. Ability to work with some degree of independence where judgment and discretion are applied. Education and Experience High school diploma is required. Candidates who possess previous experience in performing the functions described are preferred. Essential Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary up to 20 pounds. Lift 20 pounds floor to waist, lift 20 pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and push/pull 20 pounds. Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens. Essential Communication Skills: Read and interpret documents. Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material. Communicate effectively and listen attentively. Speak tactfully and effectively to internal and external contacts in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings. Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with internal and external contacts. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to balance multiple projects. Essential Mathematical Skills: Perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Essential Interpersonal Skills: High sense of integrity and ethics Punctual, reliable, and dependable Trustworthy Desire for continuous improvement Ability to accept performance feedback Goal and deadline oriented Ability to adapt to change Detail-oriented Service-focused Team-oriented Essential Reasoning Ability: Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people. Solve practical problems in a variety of situations. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. General Requirements and/or Disclaimers The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the Controller and/or designee. Hours of Employment: Normal business operation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ideal Headquarters at 2525 Clark Street in Detroit, MI. Compensation: The employee in the Accounting Administrative Support role is a non-exempt employee under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 USC §§201, et Seq., and as a result thereof is entitled to accumulate or to be paid any compensatory time off or overtime. Ideal Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
