Staff Accountant Construction

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • San Bernardino, California
  • $80,000–$100,000
30+ days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant - Construction
San Bernardino, CA | Onsite
$80,000 - $100,000 + Full Benefits

Are you a detail-driven accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment? We're partnering with a well-established and growing electrical construction company in San Bernardino County that's looking for a Staff Accountant to play a key role in their finance team.

This is more than just an accounting job - you'll be a trusted partner to operations, supporting project success through accurate financials, job costing, and strong business insight.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Own and support full-cycle accounting across AP, AR, GL, and payroll entries
  • Drive accuracy with reconciliations (GL, bank, and credit cards) and resolve discrepancies proactively
  • Contribute to month-end close and prepare key financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Manage and track job costing / project financials in a construction environment
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Support audit readiness and partner with external auditors
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, operations, and leadership
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as needed
  • Help improve processes and drive efficiency across accounting operations

What We're Looking For

  • 3-5+ years of accounting experience (full-cycle required)
  • Experience in construction accounting or job costing (required)
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (construction software a plus)
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting)
  • Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive salary + strong benefits package
  • Stable and growing company in the construction industry
  • High visibility role with impact on project success
  • Collaborative culture built on:
    • Safety First
    • Fostering Success
    • Superior Performance
    • Unquestionable Trust

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Bernardino, California
Salary$80,000–$100,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched

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