Staff Accountant

Overview

Confidential Job Description – Staff Accountant (Confidential Company)

We are a growing, project-based business operating in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment. Our team values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement as we scale. This is an opportunity to join a company where your work directly supports business performance and decision-making.

As a Staff Accountant, you will support the accuracy and reliability of financial operations through hands-on ownership of core accounting processes. You’ll play a key role in maintaining clean financial data, supporting month-end close, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operations and accounting.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, curious, and looking to grow their accounting skillset in a dynamic environment.

• Core Accounting Execution - Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Reconciliations & Close Support - Complete monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Support the month-end close process.
• Data Accuracy & Validation - Review transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Reporting Support - Assist with financial reporting and help maintain reporting tools that provide visibility into business performance.
• Cash Flow Awareness - Track payments and receipts to support accurate cash flow timing and visibility.
• Process Integrity - Follow internal controls, maintain organized documentation, and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with internal teams and external partners to gather and validate financial information.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.

• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with reconciliations and general ledger work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset

• Experience in a project-based or operationally complex business
• Exposure to construction, manufacturing, or similar industries
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems

• Real ownership early in your career - you’ll own meaningful pieces of the accounting process
• High visibility into the business - work closely with operations and leadership
• Growth opportunity - join a company that is scaling and evolving its processes
• Hands-on environment - this is not a siloed accounting role

• Full-time, onsite role
• Location:
  Austin, TX area
• Reports to:
  Controller