Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Durham, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and payroll, and contributing to a smooth monthly and annual close. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger.

- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.

- Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized.

- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis.

- Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly.

- Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule.

- Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts.

- Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system. Requirements - Associate degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

- At least 2 years of accounting experience in a related role.

- Background in construction accounting is preferred and may be valued in place of formal education.

- Proficiency with Sage is required.

- Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.

- Solid Microsoft Office capabilities, including intermediate or higher Excel skills.

- Familiarity with HH2, Procore, sales tax, corporate tax, or corporate tax return support is a plus.

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