Staff Accountant Construction
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations within a fast-paced construction environment. This role will focus on job cost accounting, project reporting, and assisting with month-end close.
What Youll Do:
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close
Support job cost accounting including tracking project expenses and budgets
Analyze project costs, variances, and profitability
Assist with WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and revenue recognition
Partner with project managers on billing, cost tracking, and financial reporting
Support AP/AR related to subcontractors, vendors, and progress billing
Assist with audits and maintain accurate financial documentation
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environment
Experience with job costing and WIP reporting
Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar a plus)
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
Understanding of GAAP and percentage-of-completion accounting preferred
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
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