Staff Accountant $60K- $75K

Staff Accountant 

Join our client’s growing and well-established construction firm as a Staff Accountant. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a key role in supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking hands-on experience with project financials, system optimization, and process improvement in a collaborative, high-performing environment. 

For a motivated accountant with strong fundamentals and advanced Excel skills, this role offers meaningful visibility, direct interaction with leadership, and the opportunity to contribute beyond transactional accounting. Construction experience is a plus, but strong accounting system skills and analytical ability are the true drivers of success in this position. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations and support month-end close processes. 

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 

• Assist in generating month-end financial statements and supporting schedules. 

• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) and backlog reporting. 

• Track and reconcile prepaid expenses and ensure proper amortization. 

• Manage state and local business licenses and prepare property tax filings. 

• Collaborate with project managers to support accurate job cost reporting and job closeouts. 

• Prepare and submit weekly wire transfers and assist with cash management activities. 

• Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules and reconciliations. 

• Support ongoing improvements to internal controls, documentation, and ERP system functionality. 

• Serve as backup support to accounting administrators and payroll when needed. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience. 

• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger processes. 

• Strong ERP/accounting system experience. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis). 

• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred but not required. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.