Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, County Ordinances, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sage 300, Staff Motivation, State Laws and Regulations, Variance Analysis
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support our accounting and financial operations. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, managing job cost tracking, and ensuring data integrity across systems including Sage 300 and Jobber.
The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, experience in construction or service-based environments, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies or variances
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper job and cost coding
- Support customer billing and invoicing functions
- Reconcile customer payments and vendor balances
- Monitor aging reports and assist with collections efforts
Job Costing & Project Accounting
- Track and allocate project costs (labor, materials, subcontractors)
- Ensure accurate job costing in Sage 300 and Jobber
- Review budget vs. actual costs and assist with variance reporting
- Partner with project managers to provide financial insights
Systems & Reporting
- Utilize Sage 300 for accounting, job costing, and reporting
- Ensure accurate job and invoice data flows through Jobber
- Reconcile discrepancies between systems
- Support process improvements and system efficiencies
Compliance & Controls
- Follow accounting policies and internal controls
- Support audits and provide required documentation
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of accounting experience (construction or service industry preferred)
- Experience with Sage 300 (preferred)
- Experience with Jobber or similar field service software (preferred)
- Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail and organization
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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