Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing daily accounting

functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost Accounting to

ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The position requires a strong

emphasis on job cost accounting, labor tracking, and compliance common to industrial

construction environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional

who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of supervising staff while also

working closely with project management and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost

functions

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, progress billings, payroll, vendor

payments, and labor cost allocations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and reconciliations;

support month-end and year-end close activities

• Prepare and review financial reports related to project costs, labor, and overhead;

support project managers with financial data

• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting support staff

• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to resolve billing

discrepancies, job cost issues, and payroll questions

• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and documentation related to construction

accounting requirements; provide timely responses to internal and external

inquiries

• Develop, review, and improve accounting procedures and internal controls

• Support special projects and management requests as needed

• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations

• Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in heavy industrial or construction

environments

• Proficiency in accounting ERP system (data input, journal entries, report creation,

trouble-shooting, training delivery to other staff members; experience with

ComputerEase strongly preferred) and Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot

tables, reporting)

• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience

• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including AR, AP, and job cost

reporting

Skills & Competencies

• Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with office staff,

project managers, and field personnel

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Effective team player in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with excellent

interpersonal and communication skills

• High attention to organization, detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project demands