Staff Accountant IV - Construction Industry

Overview

Job Title: Staff Accountant IV – Construction

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• Project Accounting and Financial Reporting:
  Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including Work in Progress (WIP) reports; conduct detailed financial analysis of project costs, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  Maintain financial forecasts.
• Compliance and Internal Controls:
  Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and relevant construction industry regulations; maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy; support corporate personnel with external and internal audits, addressing issues promptly.
• Reconciliations:
  Perform and oversee monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable; work with accounting team to resolve discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records.
• Journal Entries:
  Prepare accrual, expense allocation, inter-company, and other miscellaneous journal entries monthly; ensure entries are properly documented and supported.
• Equipment and Fixed Asset Management:
  Maintain fixed asset registers, track acquisition/depreciation/disposal, coordinate with operations for tagging and physical tracking, conduct periodic inventory checks, and prepare asset-related reports for financial statements.
• Licensing and Permits:
  Assist with accounting aspects of obtaining and maintaining licenses for construction projects.
• Cash Receipts and Intercompany Invoicing:
  Post cash receipts daily; prepare and process monthly intercompany invoices and reconcile between entities.
• Consolidation and Financial Statements:
  Perform consolidation for two entities; prepare consolidated financial statements with eliminations and adjustments as needed.
• Banking:
  Manage banking activities, including account reconciliations and deposits/withdrawals.
• Tax Preparation and Reporting:
  Compute and prepare city, state, county, and property taxes; prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax reports with detailed records for audits.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  Lead and mentor junior accounting staff; foster a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Systems and Process Improvement:
  Assist in implementing new accounting software/tools; provide training and support to team members; perform other duties as assigned.

• Broad experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate and other financial tools.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Vista by Viewpoint, Microsoft Office applications, and financial reporting tools.
• In-depth understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, WIP reporting, prevailing wage laws, licensing requirements, tax preparation, and consolidation processes.

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel:
  Occasional travel may be required.
• Hours:
  
  Full-time with potential for extended hours during peak periods or project deadlines.
• Physical requirements include walking, standing, keyboarding, and lifting up to 15 pounds; vision requirements; and ability to perform typical office duties.

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