Staff Accountant

• per year Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Full Time
• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering, and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast-paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida, with a staff of over 950 employees across twenty states.

Location: New Port Richey, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Department: Finance & Accounting

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and self-driven Staff Accountant with strong experience in job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) accruals, and revenue recognition/matching principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with project managers and contract administrators.

• Maintain and reconcile job cost accounting records; ensure all costs are coded and allocated correctly to projects
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable life cycle from setting up vendors, maintaining strict controls around purchase order usage, and managing the AP aging
• Oversee the full Accounts Receivable process to ensure revenue is tracked accurately, and lead customer credit administration, monitor AR aging and lien process
• Assist with revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP, the matching principle, and percentage-of-completion accounting methods
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, analyze over/under billings, and coordinate adjustments with project teams
• Support contract administration activities including change orders, billing schedules, retention tracking, and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with managers to review job performance, cost variances, and margin analysis
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close tasks
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation for invoicing and audit purposes
• Assist with annual audits and special accounting projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred and/or equivalent of 2–5 years of experience in job cost or project-based accounting, preferably within construction, engineering, utilities, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with WIP reporting, cost accruals, and project billing processes
• Proficiency with accounting software, quickbooks, and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to type 70 WPM with 95% accuracy

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

U.S. Water Services Corporation/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.