Staff Accountant - Construction Job Waterbury area,Connecticut USA,Accounting

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Staff Accountant – Construction | Waterbury, CT

Compensation: 70k - 90k

A growing construction-focused organization is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant with strong project accounting experience to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who has hands-on experience with job costing, AIA billing, and construction financial operations.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting project accounting, maintaining accurate job cost data, and ensuring timely and accurate billing across multiple construction projects.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and supportive construction accounting team
Opportunity to grow your career as a Staff Accountant in a project-based environment
Work directly with project managers and operations teams
Gain deeper exposure to job costing, AIA billing, and construction financials
Fast-paced environment with strong growth potential

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

Maintain and support job cost accounting, ensuring costs are accurately tracked by project
Assist with preparation and submission of AIA billing and progress billings
Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and billing
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable related to construction projects
Review project financials, including budgets vs. actuals and cost-to-complete
Assist with change order tracking and integration into job cost reporting
Prepare financial reports and analysis for management
Support audit preparation and provide required documentation
Help maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes

Preferred Qualifications of the Staff Accountant

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably in construction or project-based accounting
Strong experience with job costing (required)
Experience with AIA billing or construction billing processes (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with construction accounting systems (Sage or similar preferred)
Strong understanding of GAAP and project-based financial reporting
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as a Staff Accountant

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