Staff Accountant

About the Position We are hiring a Staff Accountant to join Gridco's accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with the Controller and the broader accounting group (AP, Payroll, AR/Billing), this role owns key pieces of the monthly close, general ledger accuracy, and account reconciliations while getting hands‑on exposure to job cost and WIP accounting in a construction/project-based environment. This is a great seat for someone who wants to build a strong foundation in construction and project accounting, work directly with an Accounting Manager and Controller who invest in developing their team, and grow into more senior accounting responsibilities as Gridco scales. What You’ll Do General ledger & journal entries — Prepare and post journal entries, maintain supporting schedules, and help keep the chart of accounts clean and accurate. Month-end close support — Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with the monthly close checklist, accruals, and account reconciliations, helping deliver a clean close package on schedule. Bank & balance sheet reconciliations — Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts; research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Job cost & WIP support — Support job cost coding review and monthly WIP schedule updates, coordinating with Project Managers and the Accounting Manager on change orders and job setup. Fixed assets — Maintain the fixed asset ledger, record additions and disposals, and calculate monthly depreciation. AP & payroll coordination — Partner with the AP and Payroll teams to ensure accurate GL coding and timely resolution of posting discrepancies. AR support — Assist with customer invoicing, cash application, and AR aging follow-up as needed. Reporting — Prepare supporting schedules for the monthly financial reporting package and ad hoc analysis for the Accounting Manager. Audit support — Gather documentation and respond to requests for internal and external audits. Process improvement — Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen controls. What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field 3-5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry); construction, utility, or other project-based industry experience a plus Working knowledge of GAAP Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics) preferred. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills Preferred CPA, CMA or actively pursuing licensure Exposure to job costing, WIP / percentage-of-completion accounting, or progress billing Experience in a multi‑entity or PE‑backed environment Equal Opportunity Employer This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Gridco and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Gridco will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr