Staff Accountant, General Ledger

Mc Kissack is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant with 2-5 years of General Ledger Experience.

Candidates must possess strong analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills. This position will be responsible for assisting with month-end closings, including preparation of all journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and other related reporting.

Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.

Secondary responsibilities include supporting accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Experience at companies with over $10 million in sales and greater than 50 employees.

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain General Ledger accuracy
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
• Maintains and balances subsidiary AP and AR accounts
• Generate reports including A/R, Billing, Contract Status, and Job Cost
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Provide documentation for external auditor requests
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies

• Assist with client invoicing and billing support
• Apply cash receipts and maintain accurate customer records
• Support project managers and accounting team with billing-related inquiries

• Assist with processing vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment processing
• Help maintain vendor records and documentation

• 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Construction management or professional services experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger and accounting principles.
• Skilled in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner.
• High degree of accuracy, strong attention to detail but also able to look at the big picture.
• Knowledge of Sage CRE 300 and HH2 preferred but not required.
• Work to be performed in the office. Opportunity to work remote one day a week based on performance and company needs.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.

This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary.

Little to no travel is expected for this position.