Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Durham, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and payroll, and contributing to a smooth monthly and annual close. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis.
- Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly.
- Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts.
- Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system.
- Associate degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience in a related role.
- Background in construction accounting is preferred and may be valued in place of formal education.
- Proficiency with Sage is required.
- Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Solid Microsoft Office capabilities, including intermediate or higher Excel skills.
- Familiarity with HH2, Procore, sales tax, corporate tax, or corporate tax return support is a plus.