Job at a glance
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.\ Key Responsibilities Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies. Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries. Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed. Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.