Staff Accountant

Contour Fence is a locally owned fencing and decking contractor serving the Greater Seattle area since 1984. The company has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, transparent pricing, and consistent project execution across residential and commercial work. With ongoing expansion into Texas and continued growth across its core markets, the company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to help scale financial operations and support strategic decision-making Role Overview This role owns the accounting engine behind a high-volume, project-based construction business. You will not just report numbers. You will improve how the business runs. Key focus areas: Cash flow discipline You will work directly with ownership to translate field activity into financial clarity. Core Responsibilities Financial Operations Own monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting Deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements Maintain integrity of the general ledger Job Costing & Margin Control Implement and refine job costing across fencing and decking projects Track labor, materials, and overhead by project Identify margin leakage and recommend corrective action Cash Flow & Working Capital Manage A/R and A/P cycles to improve cash conversion Monitor cash position and forecast near‑term liquidity Support pricing discipline with real cost visibility Systems & Process Optimize accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar) Build repeatable processes for invoicing, purchasing, and reporting Support future system upgrades as volume scales Compliance & Risk Coordinate with external CPA for tax and year‑end reporting Maintain documentation for audits, insurance, and licensing Support internal controls appropriate for a growing contractor Strategic Support Assist ownership with budgeting and forecasting Provide insight into project mix, pricing, and capacity decisions Support evaluation of expansion opportunities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 4+ years of accounting experience Strong GAAP foundation Experience in construction, home services, or project‑based business preferred Preferred: Job costing experience Preferred: CPA or CMA Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 with 10-15% bonus Hybrid: Monday - Thursday In office, Friday Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr