Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location Las Colinas, TX | Onsite

Compensation & Schedule
* $70,000-$80,000 annually
* Full-time, standard business hours
* W2 employment

Role Impact
This role owns the accounting engine for a high-volume, project-based construction business. You will transform field activity into clean, decision-ready financial reporting that drives profitability and cash discipline. Success means accurate job-level margin visibility, reliable monthly close, and scalable financial systems that support growth.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead monthly close process including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
* Implement and manage job costing across fencing and decking projects; track labor, materials, and overhead to identify margin leakage
* Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles to improve cash conversion and working capital timing
* Optimize accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar) and build repeatable processes for invoicing, purchasing, and reporting
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making with ownership

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
* Strong GAAP knowledge with advanced Excel skills

Core Tools & Systems
* QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
* Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, financial modeling, reporting)
* General ledger systems and job costing modules
* Financial reporting and cash flow forecasting tools

Preferred Skills
* Experience in construction, home services, or project-based environments
* Job costing and margin analysis expertise
* CPA or CMA designation