Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Construction Industry | Northern Iowa (Onsite)

We’re partnering with a growing, well‑established construction organization in Northern Iowa that is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a project‑based environment and wants exposure to job costing, project financials, and operational accounting.

The Staff Accountant will support day‑to‑day accounting operations and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple projects. This position offers strong visibility into the business and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month‑end close
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assist with job cost tracking across labor, materials, and subcontractors
• Help monitor project budgets and ensure accurate cost coding
• Contribute to financial reporting and variance analysis
• Partner with operations teams to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience (construction or project‑based environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with job costing, progress billing, or project accounting is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled