CGP: Staff Accountant

Our Client is launching a search for a Staff Accountant. This role is set for immediate start, offering a path from a contract position to permanent employment within 2-3 months, based in Orange County, California. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $30 to $31 per hour.

Role Essentials :

• Management of billing and invoicing for diverse construction initiatives.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Analyze weekly payroll allocations for precise job costing.
• Manage monthly credit card reconciliations and verify associated documentation.
• Input contract details and modifications into the financial system promptly.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to facilitate regular payment schedules.
• Execute monthly bank reconciliations, prepare schedules for prepayments and amortizations, and process end-of-month journal entries.
• Ensure accurate monthly project billings in partnership with project managers, capturing and allocating costs effectively.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Lead the month-end closing process, including financial statement preparation.
• Support audit activities related to construction projects, maintaining rigorous internal controls to protect assets and uphold company policies.

Candidate Profile :

• Holds an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, with a CPA certification being advantageous.
• Brings 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Capable of independent operation with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication abilities and thrives in team settings.

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