STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate, complete, and GAAP-Compliant financial records for Westwood Contractors, Inc. This role includes job cost accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts receivable, billing, cash application, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close support within Sage 300 CRE.

Ability to serve as back up Payroll Specialist by processing weekly payroll

Understanding of GAAP and construction accounting principles consistent with CFMA standards

Familiarity with job cost systems, WIP Schedules, and revenue recognition

Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE

Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations analysis

Strong attention to detail, organization and deadline management

Ability to work extended hours as needed during month-end close, audits, and peak workload periods

Prepare routine and adjust journal entries

Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliation

Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports

Support accurate job cost accounting by reviewing cost coding, correcting mis-posted costs, and ensuring alignment with budgets

Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, including over/under-billing analysis and revenue recognition support

Track and reconcile retainage receivable balances

Support project setup, budget imports, and estimate integration in Sage 300 CRE and related systems

Prepare and issue customer billings in accordance with contract terms, schedules of values, retainage provisions, and GAAP

Submit invoices through customer portals and ensure compliance with owner and funding requirements

Monitor billing accuracy to support proper revenue recognition and minimize WIP adjustments

Partner with project managers and operations staff to resolve job cost, billing and contract issues

Communicate accounting issues clearly and timely to the Financial Controller

Provide professional, responsive communication to customers and internal stakeholders

Serve as a backup to the Payroll Specialist by assisting with weekly payroll processing, as needed

Support external audits, bonding, and lender information requests

Assist with sales tax accruals, filings, and remittances

Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Required.

Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience; construction or job cost accounting experience preferred.

Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations strongly preferred.