Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantHot JobCompany Headquarters - Statham, GA - Statham, GA 30666OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category AccountingDescriptionExternal Title: Staff Accountant - Shift : Day ShiftLocation : Statham, Georgia - Department : AccountingDate Approved : October 2026 - Remote Work Eligible : NoThe Staff Accountant supports Cable East's telecommunications construction operations by preparing accurate financial information, maintaining general ledger accounts, analyzing project costs, and assisting with financial close and reporting activities. This regular, full-time, exempt individual contributor role works with the Accounting team and other departments to support timely, reliable reporting and efficient financial operations. The role requires a strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication; construction accounting experience is preferred.This position reports directly to the Controller and normally works on-site at the Statham, Georgia, office, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required based on business needs.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Account Reconciliation:Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, posting journal entries and adjustments to reflect accurate transactions.Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts regularly, resolving discrepancies.Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities, ensuring balances are documented and expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.Financial Reporting & Close:Prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.Support month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned reconciliations, entries, and supporting schedules accurately and on time.Analyze financial variances and explain their effect on reported results to management.Project Cost & Fixed-Asset Accounting:Analyze project costs and profitability, tracking expenses against budgets.Maintain fixed-asset and construction-in-progress records, track supporting documentation, record depreciation, and reconcile related activity.Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accurate project and cost-code allocation, coordinating corrections with project managers and accounting staff.Tax Support & Accounting Operations:Provide documentation to external advisors for corporate tax filings.Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.Perform other duties and projects assigned to support Finance operations and Company goals.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsFormal Education & Certification:Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Knowledge & Experience:At least one (1) year of accounting experience; construction industry experience is preferred.Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite, Sage, or similar) is preferred.Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.Experience using Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools to improve reporting, workflow tracking, or billing administration is a plus.Qualifications & Characteristics:Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work with and communicate at all levels of staff and management.Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to work independently or as part of a team.Ability to prioritize competing assignments across multiple projects, departments, and stakeholders; meet billing deadlines; and deliver accurate, measurable work results.Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.Ability to perform occasional job-site visits and use required personal protective equipment in accordance with site-specific safety requirements.Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move job files, office supplies, or field documentation weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.Overnight travel to other job sites may occasionally be required based on operational business needs.Work Environment:Primarily operates in a professional office setting with regular interaction with field personnel, supervisors, and leadership.The role requires extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Occasional visits to construction sites may be required to understand field activity, resolve questions about documentation or billing that affect accounting records, and support operational workflow improvements.Equal Employment Opportunity: Cable-East, Inc. (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.