Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated accountant to join our team in a construction company serving both residential and commercial clients. The ideal candidate has experience in the commercial and/or residential construction industry.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Job Cost Accounting
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes including preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting leadership reporting packages
• Maintain the integrity of the Company's general ledger and chart of accounts
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, industry specific standards for construction accounting, and company accounting policies
• Manage all account reconciliations monthly and balance sheet integrity
• Oversee revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting for construction contracts
• Ensure accurate job cost reporting and project profitability analysis
• Oversee banking activities, fund disbursements, and cash controls

 

Construction Accounting

• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Partner with Operations on project financial reviews
• Review contract status, billings, retainage, and EACs (Estimate at Completion – i.e. executed change orders and margin analysis) leading to accurate earned revenue recognition
• Support contract accounting
• Ensure accurate equipment, labor, and overhead allocations

 

Human Resources

• • Oversee payroll administration and employee benefits programs (Health, PTO, etc).
  • Oversee onboarding of new employees and terminations.
  • Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws (such as FMLA, ADA, and FLSA).

 

Additional duties as necessary

 

Qualifications, Experience & Core Competencies
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience.
• Proficient in Quickbooks.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with Work-in-Progress accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations.