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Staff Accountant

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Wildwood, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is hiring a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will support day‑to‑day accounting operations with a focus on work‑in‑progress reporting, job costing, and construction‑specific financial processes for a heavy civil contractor in Central Florida.

Key focus areas include Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules, ensuring accurate percentage‑of‑completion calculations and reconciliation to the general ledger, Analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and revenue recognition, and Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Preferred (not required): WIP Schedules, Percentage-of-Completion Accounting, Job Costing, and Construction Accounting Softwares.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

WIP SchedulesPercentage-of-Completion AccountingJob CostingConstruction Accounting SoftwaresFoundationHeavyJob/HCSSGAAPASC 606 Revenue RecognitionCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or FinanceCPA1-3 Years of Accounting ExperienceConstruction Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Staff Accountant

Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!

The Staff Accountant position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, with a strong emphasis on Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial processes. This is an on-site position requiring someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules, ensuring accurate percentage-of-completion calculations and reconciliation to the general ledger.

  • Analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and revenue recognition.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

  • Support billing processes, including AIA billing, progress billing, and retainage tracking.

  • Monitor and reconcile job costs against budgets, flagging variances for management review.

  • Prepare schedules and support documentation for external CPA firm during annual reviews/audits.

  • Assist with cash flow analysis and forecasting.

  • Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

  • Support AP and AR functions as needed.

  • Assist with sales/use tax and lien waiver tracking as applicable to construction projects.

  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support a growing department.

Desired Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required,

  • CPA or actively pursuing CPA license preferred,

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry,

  • Hands-on experience with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting required,

  • Experience with job costing and construction accounting softwares (e.g., Foundation and HeavyJob/HCSS preferred),

  • Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition a plus,

  • Communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and project teams

Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions

  • 401K with employer match

  • Long-Term Incentives

Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.

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