Staff Accountant

A growing construction organization in the San Marcos area is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong construction accounting expertise who enjoys owning daily accounting operations while also supporting higher-level financial reporting, project accounting, and compliance.The Staff Accountant will work closely with ownership and key business partners, providing visibility into job costs, WIP reporting, financial statements, payroll compliance, bonding, insurance, and overall accounting accuracy. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values stability, supportive leadership, direct impact, and a collaborative team environment where accounting plays a key role in business success.Key Responsibilities- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, reconciliations, and related administrative functions.- Prepare monthly customer billing, follow up on past-due accounts, and support accurate cash flow and project financial tracking.- Manage WIP reporting, job costing, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.- Coordinate certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, escrow accounts, tax filings, insurance audits, bonding, banking, and CPA-related accounting matters.- Maintain contractor registrations, subcontractor insurance compliance, prequalification documentation, internal controls, and GAAP-compliant accounting practices.- Provide financial reporting and analysis directly to ownership while supporting accounting and administrative staff as needed.Compensation and Benefits- Direct-hire opportunity.- Salary range: $85,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience.- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance.- 401(k) Required Qualifications and Skills- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.- Construction accounting experience is required.- Foundation for Construction Software experience is required.- Strong knowledge of GAAP, WIP reporting, job costing, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.- Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and detailed accounting tasks independently.- Excellent organization, communication, follow-through, and attention to detail.- Hands-on working style with the ability to communicate directly and professionally with ownership.- Stable employment history and demonstrated longevity are strongly valued.Preferred Qualifications- General Engineering Contractor or similar construction industry experience.- Experience working with outside CPAs, banks, bonding companies, and insurance providers.- Experience coordinating insurance renewals, audits, subcontractor insurance compliance, and claims support.- Familiarity with 401(k) deposits, annual filings, contractor registrations, certifications, renewals, and prequalification documentation.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.