Staff Accountant

BHRS Companies is a Jacksonville, Florida-based, integrated real-property services firm serving multi-location commercial occupiers across the Southeast. Through our family of operating companies, we deliver commercial construction and construction management, modular building, site and civil work, and licensed commercial real estate brokerage, with speed-to-market, financial risk mitigation, and single-source accountability from site selection through construction. BHRS Companies provides shared administration, compliance, IT, HR, finance, and estimating support so each operating company executes with discipline and consistency.

Staff Accountant – Finance & Accounting

Controller, BHRS Companies

Jacksonville, FL (BHRS HQ – Lenox Avenue), in office

Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly); overtime eligible

$32.69 – $38.46 per hour base pay, plus annual bonus opportunity up to 20% of base and a comprehensive benefits package. Full compensation package provided with offer.

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for accounting operations across BHRS Companies, including revenue and expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, general ledger functions, and support for monthly financial statements, and supplies job-level financial data to construction project teams. The role begins with core accounting and builds into job-level analysis and cost accounting as the finance team develops.

• Record transactions in the proper general ledger accounts; perform accrual-based revenue and expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, and general ledger functions; assist with payroll processing.
• Prepare payment runs for Controller review and approval.
• Aid with collections of receivables, and file sales/use tax reports with state and local agencies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (bank, credit card, loans, and subledgers) and roll-forwards, and support year-end adjustments and audit requests.
• Prepare trial balances and management reports, and support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts and adhere to GAAP-based policies and procedures.
• Manage financial records for assigned construction projects: track budgets, costs, and variances, prepare project financial reports, and assist with project cost control and variance analysis.
• Prepare job cost coding and draft WIP schedules; track retainage, lien waivers, and insurance certificates.
• Prepare analysis of margin performance, expense management, and key financial ratios, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support executive decision-making, prepare reports and presentations for executive meetings, and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Sage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective internal and external relationships.

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; extensive, demonstrable accounting experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Construction, real estate development, or project-based services experience preferred.
• Availability for additional hours during month-end and year-end close; overtime is paid as required.
• Commitment to continued professional…