Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About BFL Construction

Founded in 1973, BFL Construction has a diverse portfolio of projects within the Institutional, Non-Profit, Commercial, Education, Health & Biomedical, Industrial, and Multi-Family space and is part of the Revird portfolio of companies. As a specialist in construction management, we provide complete oversight of each project from preconstruction to close-out and ongoing services throughout the warranty period. Urban Metro Builders Inc. (Company) is a division of BFL Construction and specializes in multi-family and single-family residential projects.

What we Offer

We are committed to the well-being of our employees and offer a competitive salary and a well-rounded benefits package, including 401k contributions, health and dental benefits, and paid time off. We fully support the growth of our team and have formal and informal training/development opportunities to help you succeed in your role and meet your aspirations. We have an Impact committee that focuses on mental health, community involvement and environmental footprint. In addition, we conduct annual employee engagement surveys and take steps to continuously strengthen our employee experience.

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s overall accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data and supports project accounting functions as needed. The ideal candidate has strong, general accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in a construction environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries in ERP
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
• Analyze GL account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with preparation of supporting schedules for audits

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Assist with month-end close procedures and deadlines
• Reconcile job cost subledger to general ledger
• Prepare accruals and prepaid amortization entries
• Support year-end audit and tax preparation processes
• Ensure proper cutoff procedures are followed

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Code and post overhead expenses for timely payment
• Review AP batches for accuracy and proper coding
• Support vendor setup and compliance documentation
• Assist with AP & AR reconciliations and collections tracking
• Monitor retainage balances and aging reports

Construction & Project Support

• Reconcile project-related accounts and intercompany transactions
• Support change order and commitment reconciliation processes
• Calculate and pay Multi entity sales tax obligations

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain organized financial documentation to support audits
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Respond to vendor and subcontractor inquiries
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes
• Participate in system training and development

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of accounting experience (construction experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Exposure to construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Note to Recruiters: ***Not accepting recruiting solicitations***

With a career at BFL Construction, you will participate in a growing portfolio of diverse and exciting projects. Each day with BFL brings another opportunity to develop and broaden your skills and experience. For further information, visit BFL Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and included.