Staff Accountant - Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.
• General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
• Systems Utilization: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
• Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly—identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.
• Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.
• Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, audit readiness, and sound financial stewardship.
• Problem Solving: Navigate fast-paced, multi-faceted challenges across job costing, steel inventory management, and vendor/subcontractor workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required).
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.
• Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong problem-solving skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
• Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.
• Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.