Staff Accountant

Only local candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting will be considered. No exceptions.

The successful candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment and:

Maintain the highest personal integrity and ethical standards;

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and sound critical thinking skills.

Have a strong technical accounting background with exceptional attention to detail.

Be: self-motivated, able to work independently, a fast learner, focused on continuous improvement and a team player.

Possess excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

Maintain a professional, yet personal demeanor who can work with diverse personalities.

General Job Description: This position will support the Company and the Accounting-Tax-Finance team. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Administer all aspects of the construction contract life cycle from a job costing perspective, including setup, maintenance, GMP reconciliation and close-out.

Compile, account for and analyze construction cost data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials and overhead.

Ensure integrity of cost data, including proper cost entry, allocations and accruals.

Assist in the verification and reconciliation of construction quantities.

Track and maintain proper project cost budgets including owner and subcontract change orders.

Prepare and enter cost accounting journal entries including revenue recognition and other entries related to the monthly general ledger closing process.

Assist project managers in generating and analyzing project cost-to-complete analyses, revenue projections and financial forecasts, including revenue, gross profit and cash flow.

Communicate frequently with project team personnel and business unit management regarding the financial status of construction projects including budget variance analysis on project costs and revenue.

Assist project team to ensure timely, accurate billings to project owner.

Maintain awareness of outstanding project accounts receivable and accounts payable and follow-up with project team on collection/payment efforts.

Assist in preparation and delivery of timely and accurate internal and joint venture billings.

Maintain awareness of purchasing best practices and procedures, including tracking subcontracts and purchase orders.

Assist project team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.

Review, reconcile and post inventory transactions and conduct annual physical inventory counts.

Assist with the completion of external financial audits including timely preparation of work papers and footnote support.

Perform other miscellaneous projects as assigned.