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Corporate Staff Accountant

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Corporate Staff Accountant

This position is an entry level role in the corporate accounting function of a growing, employee-owned (ESOP) construction company. The Corporate Staff Accountant will work closely with the Corporate Accounting Manager on core accounting responsibilities and day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player with solid communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. We are looking for someone who fits well within a collaborative culture and is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Accounting

  • Assist with monthly close activities, including preparation of balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
  • Support general ledger maintenance and basic journal entry preparation.
  • Help ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting.
  • Assist with payment processing, including vendor payments, coding transactions accurately, and other transactional accounting functions as needed.
  • Help maintain organized accounting records and documentation.

Payment Processing & Transactional Support

  • Assist with payment processing, including vendor payments.
  • Support accounts payable and other transactional accounting functions as needed.
  • Help code transactions accurately while maintaining the proper documentation consistent with internal SOP.

Special Projects & Operational Support

  • Contribute to special projects as assigned, including process improvements, system enhancements, and integration of new or acquired entities.
  • Partner with cross functional teams that would be assigned for various ad hoc projects.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
  • Accounting experience preferred; open to candidates with varying levels of experience.
  • Basic understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
  • Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
  • Construction or corporate accounting experience is a plus but not required.
Skills & Attributes
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take on new responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates an ownership mindset consistent with an employee-owned (ESOP) culture.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation will be market based and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Benefits may include but not be limited to Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Medical & Dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid maternity leave, Wealth advisor services, Life & Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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