Staff Accountant

At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That’s why we don’t just build and renovate, we build relationships,
rooted in hospitality
. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values:
passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a hospitality-driven approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, integrity, and follow-through. You enjoy understanding how the numbers tell a story and how your work supports the bigger picture of the business. You are collaborative by nature, comfortable partnering with teammates across functions, and you approach your work with a service mindset. You value clarity, structure, and continuous improvement, and you care deeply about doing things the right way.

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries to ensure complete and accurate financial data
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Perform monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet and key income statement accounts
• Review coding from AP, AR, and payroll and reconcile activity to maintain general ledger integrity
• Perform variance analysis and support budget to actual reporting
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting
• Provide ad hoc financial and analytical reporting as requested by the Controller or Global Financial Officer
• Record daily cash deposits with appropriate documentation
• Generate and review daily bank reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain and update cash flow reports to support liquidity planning
• Ensure proper coding and posting of cash activity in the general ledger

• Manage sales and use tax compliance, including preparation and filing of returns
• Maintain state tax registrations, filings, and renewals
• Prepare census and other regulatory reporting as required
• Support external CPA reviews and audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and tracking
• Maintain accurate fixed asset schedules and reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close to ensure timely and accurate reporting

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
• Perform financial analysis to support management decision-making
• Maintain and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Support monthly accounting operations, including recurring tasks that keep the business running smoothly
• Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding support, and workflow improvements
• Provide backup support for payroll processing to ensure continuity, accuracy, and timely execution
• Contribute to ERP implementation and accounting system enhancements, including testing, data validation, and process documentation
• Partner with the broader accounting team to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting or financial reporting
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems such as CMiC, Sage, Vista, or similar job cost software (note: our team is migrating to CMiC)
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Knowledge of sales and use tax, fixed assets, and audit preparation preferred
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners in both written and verbal form
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced…