Staff Accountant
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Description
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.\
Key Responsibilities
- Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
- System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
- Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
