Staff Accountant - Construction

Staff Accountant Construction | Waterbury, CT

Compensation: 70k 90k

A growing construction-focused organization is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant with strong project accounting experience to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who has hands-on experience with job costing, AIA billing, and construction financial operations.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting project accounting, maintaining accurate job cost data, and ensuring timely and accurate billing across multiple construction projects.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a collaborative and supportive construction accounting team
• Opportunity to grow your career as a Staff Accountant in a project-based environment
• Work directly with project managers and operations teams
• Gain deeper exposure to job costing, AIA billing, and construction financials
• Fast-paced environment with strong growth potential

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

• Maintain and support job cost accounting, ensuring costs are accurately tracked by project
• Assist with preparation and submission of AIA billing and progress billings
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and billing
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable related to construction projects
• Review project financials, including budgets vs. actuals and cost-to-complete
• Assist with change order tracking and integration into job cost reporting
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management
• Support audit preparation and provide required documentation
• Help maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes

Preferred Qualifications of the Staff Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 25 years of experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably in construction or project-based accounting
• Strong experience with job costing (required)
• Experience with AIA billing or construction billing processes (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with construction accounting systems (Sage or similar preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and project-based financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as a Staff Accountant