Staff Accountant

Griffen Plumbing & Heating, LLC (GPH) , a PE-backed mechanical contractor, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will work closely with the Controller and support day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, job costing, billing, and financial reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking to grow their accounting experience within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support construction billing, job costing, and percentage-of-completion (WIP) tracking.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Process and maintain transactions in Sage Intacct and BuildOps, including AP entries and job cost setup and tracking.
• Support payroll processing and payroll tax compliance through ADP, including 941, FUTA, and state SUTA requirements.
• Assist with credit memos and bad debt processing in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist the Controller with financial reporting, accounting projects, and other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; construction or contractor accounting experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to construction billing, job costing, and WIP schedules and payroll tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct, BuildOps, and/or ADP .
• Salary Range: $62,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience
• Work Location: In-office position; remote work is not available
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

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