Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantWe are seeking a highly driven, self-starting staff accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.Key ResponsibilitiesInventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.Systems Utilization: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting.Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly—identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, audit readiness, and sound financial stewardship.Problem Solving: Navigate fast-paced, multi-faceted challenges across job costing, steel inventory management, and vendor/subcontractor workflows.Qualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelor's degree in accounting (required).Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred.Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with a high attention to detail.Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong problem-solving skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.$85,000 - $95,000 a year