Staff Accountant

A growing construction company in Canton, GA is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, job cost accuracy, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of routine accounting duties and project‑based work, with exposure to job costing, billing, and field operations. The Staff Accountant will work closely with project managers, the Controller/Director of Finance, and cross‑functional teams to ensure financial data is timely, accurate, and compliant.

• Perform daily and monthly general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support job costing by reviewing labor, materials, subcontractor invoices, and equipment charges for accuracy.
• Assist with AP/AR processing, including vendor coding, invoice entry, customer billings, and payment application.
• Prepare and analyze job cost reports and support project managers in understanding variances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, and company purchasing activity.
• Assist with month-end close and preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain documentation and support compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Assist with payroll reporting, certified payroll, and other construction‑specific filings (if applicable).
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits, insurance renewals, and financial reviews.
• Support retention tracking, lien waivers, subcontract compliance, and job‑related documentation.
• Help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1–4 years of accounting experience, ideally within construction, contracting, or a project‑based environment
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• Familiarity with job cost accounting concepts is strongly preferred.
• Experience with accounting software; construction ERP (Sage 300, Viewpoint, Foundation, Quick Books Contractor Edition, or similar) a plus.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate with field and office teams.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with project managers and vendors.
• Self‑starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.