Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Hunt Valley, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), Balance Sheet, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Applications, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Corporate Policies, Cost Reporting, Credit Cards, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance Documentation, Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Multitasking, Profit & Loss, Project Evaluation, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Sales Tax, Staff Motivation, Use Tax, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Hunt Valley, MD
POSTED
4 days ago

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant with construction industry experience to join our growing finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling accounts, and assisting with project accounting for multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, job costing, project-based accounting, and construction industry financial practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting

  • Prepare and post journal entries and monthly accruals.

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.

  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

  • Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and management reporting.

  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Construction Project Accounting

  • Monitor project costs, budgets, and job profitability.

  • Review and reconcile job cost reports and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.

  • Track subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.

  • Assist with project billing, including progress billings and AIA billing processes.

  • Analyze project variances and communicate findings to project managers and leadership.

  • Support contract accounting activities and revenue recognition processes.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Review vendor invoices for appropriate coding and approval.

  • Process payments to vendors and subcontractors.

  • Assist with customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.

  • Maintain accurate vendor and customer records.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Assist with annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.

  • Support lien waiver tracking and compliance documentation.

  • Assist with preparation of sales/use tax filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.

  • Maintain documentation related to subcontractor insurance certificates and W-9 records.

Qualifications

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

  • 2+ years of accounting experience.

  • Construction, contractor, real estate development, or project-based accounting experience preferred.

  • Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and project accounting preferred.

  • Experience supporting external audits and month-end close processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • 401k retirement account with company match.

  • Paid time off and holidays.

  • Life and disability insurance.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Matthew Nolan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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About the Company

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