Staff Accountant

Description

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.

Requirements

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.

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