Staff Accountant
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's accounting team. This position is responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, experience in a construction or project-based environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the general ledger by preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
Support job cost accounting by monitoring project budgets, job costs, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with project managers to track project financials, including billing, Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, contract values, and change orders.
Prepare and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as needed.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
Prepare monthly insurance reporting and assist with other recurring financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support certified payroll processing and reporting, when applicable.
Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and prepare related journal entries.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
Provide accounting support for special projects and other finance-related initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based services industry.
Experience with job costing and construction accounting principles is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with modular construction, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and Work in Progress (WIP) reporting is a plus.
Experience using accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP systems preferred.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and spreadsheet reporting.
Knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling financial information.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
TekCom Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits: Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.
TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Recruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
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