Construction Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial operations across multiple departments and construction projects. This role plays a key part in monthly closings, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also collaborating with project managers and audit teams to ensure fiscal integrity and performance of the Construction company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and pre-paid expenses.
• Ensure subsidiary ledger details support general ledger balances.
• Prepare month-end trial balances and assist with monthly closings.
• Review coding and data entry for sub-ledger journals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and internal procedures.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, subcontractor payments, and vendor invoices.
• Assist Accounts Payable Administrator as needed.
• Reconcile bank accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Track and maintain bank reconciliations.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Track and reconcile job costs in various construction projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets, cost codes, and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit progress billings, including AIA documentation and retainage tracking.
• Support payroll processing and ensure proper allocation of labor costs.
• Assist Payroll Analyst with quarterly/annual tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1099 NEC filings.
• Review gaming and tax reconciliation reports for accuracy and timely submission.
• Generate reports to support forecasting, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Evaluate performance and progress in the Revenue Audit Department.
• Troubleshoot system errors and audit questions.
• Ensure timely transmission of gaming and tax information to appropriate entities.
• Compile statistical data for reporting purposes.
• Prepare WIP schedules and financial reports.
• Performs all other duties as necessary.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field and Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in Construction Company.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Proficiency in Sage 100 Construction Accounting (required).
• Strong understanding of job costing and WIP accounting.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, and certified payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Regular interaction with vendors and employees when needed.
• Must maintain consistent and reliable attendance