Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Staff Accountant position is a mid-level accounting professional that is responsible for processing various routine day-to-day accounting functions in support of the company’s overall financial objectives.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare journal entries and job cost adjustments

• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes

• Assist with accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and payroll functions

• Support external audits by preparing schedules and/or answering auditors’ questions

• Prepare and analyze records and reports

• Communicate with unions to determine wage rates and benefits

• Import jobs and codes into Vista/B2W

• Perform account reconciliations

• Manage and maintain Expense Track

• Book monthly activity for related entities

Other

• • Assist in the development of financing strategies

• • Train professional and field staff in various ERP solutions

• • Assist payroll when needed

• • Assist with credit card administration

• • Participate in special projects, team training and development

• • Understanding of union work rules

• • Create and maintain T&M rates

• • Foster and maintain a safe work environment

• • Assist with the leadership and development of project team members

• • All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Financial Management

• Ethical Conduct

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Communication proficiency

• Customer/client focus

• Diversity and inclusion

• Results-driven

• Teamwork orientation

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Supervisory Requirements

No direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Work Environment                                                                                                          

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Physical Demands                                                                                                                     

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly sits for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen. The employee occasionally may be required to lift, push, pull or carry objects; typically, when filing is needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arm. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position.

Travel                                                                                                                      

The role does not require any travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or comparable Business Administration Certification programs

• 1-2 years of experience

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that equals at least 4 years

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree or CPA designation a plus

• Proficient with financial software systems

• Construction industry preferred

• Viewpoint experience a plus

• Thorough knowledge of financial legislation, regulation and practices

• Working knowledge of MS Office and financial management software

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrast