Fabrication Shop Accountant Trinity Division

About The Role

The Fabrication Shop Accountant – Trinity Division is a pivotal role within the Accounting/Finance SG&A department. This full-time, salaried position requires a skilled accounting professional with at least 5+ years of experience who is passionate about ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting operations in a dynamic fabrication shop setting. The role involves handling a variety of accounting functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the financial success of the Trinity Division.

What You'll Do

• Accounts Payable
• Review, code, and approve all non-project-related invoices; ensure accurate GL coding and proper documentation.
• Oversee AP Specialist entries in Viewpoint (VP), and review and post batches.
• Process AP check runs including check printing, reporting, and positive pay file, if required.

  Accounts Receivable

• Oversee customer billing, including generating and submitting invoices with supporting documentation (BOLs, freight invoices, lien waivers, etc.).
• Record and post customer invoices in AR log, Viewpoint, and related systems.
• Monitor customer ACH payments and process deposits.
• Reconcile billed vs. shipped loads and maintain custom databases.
• Publish weekly AR Receivables reports and cash collections to CFO and President.
• Support AR month-end close and maintain accurate customer records.
• Assist Project Managers and customers with billing inquiries, collections, and reporting requirements.

Job Costing & Project Accounting

• Review and approve all project-related vendor invoices.
• .  Review internal shipping log updated by logistics to monitor shop loads, buyout orders, and vendor receipts.
• Manage job set-up and cost analysis (JCA files) for industrial and commercial projects.
• Create and update Estimated Value Report Master files for unit price projects.
• Review shop drawings for billing implications and ensure accurate unit price categorization.
• Process weekly payroll imports to Viewpoint Job Cost.
• Track and record change orders.
• Assist Project Managers with contract updates.
• Conduct monthly Work in Progress (WIP) analysis and post journal entries.
• Close completed jobs in Viewpoint, Tekla, Patriot Link Portal, and Payroll system.
• Maintain accurate reporting of backlog, projected billings, and stock usage.
• Lead quarterly Project Closeout Meetings with Sales, Estimating, Project Management, and Operations.

General & Administrative

• Manage AP Specialist and provide backup for other support roles as needed.
• Act as Viewpoint Administrator and provide oversight for shop administration and maintenance-related purchasing.
• Coordinate daily office operations, including mail distribution and supply ordering.
• Support annual external audits and year-end close.

Provide financial reporting and insights to CFO, President, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in a fabrication shop, manufacturing, or industrial environment is a plus.