Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our construction company in Middletown, Delaware. This hybrid role will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and job cost tracking in a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and experience working with project-based accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice review, payment processing, and collections follow-up.
- Track job costs, project expenses, and subcontractor-related accounting activity.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
- Help monitor budgets, project cost allocations, and variance reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Assist with payroll support, lien waivers, billing documentation, and other construction-related accounting tasks as needed.
- Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking across projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, contracting, or project-based environments.
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience with job costing, project accounting, or construction accounting principles preferred.
- Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.