What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Gorski Engineering, Inc.?
Staff Accountant – Construction & Real Estate Accounting
Location: Collegeville, PA
About Gorski Engineering
Gorski Engineering is a design-build general contractor specializing in industrial, manufacturing, public, and commercial real estate projects. We take projects from concept to completion, providing expertise in site selection, design, financing, and construction execution. Our accounting and finance team plays a vital role in ensuring our projects remain financially sound and well-managed.
This Staff Accountant position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional looking to grow in construction and real estate accounting. The role focuses on job cost tracking, accounts payable, and financial analysis to support project profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain job cost records by processing accounts payable, reconciling job cost subledgers, and ensuring accurate cost allocations.
- Analyze project profitability, track budget-to-actual costs, and collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance.
- Assist with financial reporting, including preparing WIP schedules, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting month-end close.
- Ensure contract compliance by verifying financial obligations, managing change orders, and ensuring proper documentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
- Minimum 3.3 GPA preferred.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or a related industry (internship experience counts!).
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP) and job cost accounting.
- Experience with accounts payable, job cost tracking, and financial analysis in a project-based setting.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or Procore is a plus).
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn—this role offers room for growth and development within a specialized industry.
Why Join Gorski Engineering?
- Work directly with a CPA, gaining hands-on experience in construction and real estate accounting.
- Opportunity for career growth in a growing company.
- Competitive salary, full benefits package (health, 401k, PTO, etc.), and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to financial management of large-scale construction projects, building a specialized and valuable skill set.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and industry expertise.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter to sdolan@gorskiengineering.com with the subject line Staff Accountant Application – [Your Name].
