Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's accounting team. This position is responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support job cost accounting by monitoring project budgets, job costs, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers to track project financials, including billing, Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, contract values, and change orders.
• Prepare and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as needed.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare monthly insurance reporting and assist with other recurring financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support certified payroll processing and reporting, when applicable.
• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and prepare related journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
• Provide accounting support for special projects and other finance-related initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience , preferably within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based services industry.
• Experience with job costing and construction accounting principles is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with modular construction, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and Work in Progress (WIP) reporting is a plus.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE , Sage Intacct , or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and spreadsheet reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.