Staff Accountant

Description

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.\

Key Responsibilities

• Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
• Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with project accounting systems, construction or capital project accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with automated reconciliation tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools to support research, data analysis, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.