Staff Accountant

Our client is a minority-owned design-build firm that has been in business in the Metroplex for four decades. Since their inception, they have executed nearly a thousand projects across Texas and the rest of the United States and are responsible for new developments in both the private and public sectors.

As a company, our client's goals are to exceed expectations with a can-do attitude. The team is responsible for project success and their respected reputation in the construction industry. The organization welcome emerging and seasoned construction professionals to apply to join their team.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: As a minority-owned business our client is proud to provide employment opportunities to the community as well as opportunities for career development and advancement. Our client recognizes that differences in race, gender, age, orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to their projects and the results they show for our clients.

The Staff Accountant’s principal duties are to perform all required accounting functions for the company in a timely and accurate manner. To provide reports and schedules to the company’s controller in the preparation of all financial statements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Responsible for assisting with the accounting operations of the company
B. Communicate routinely with Project Managers on a variety of job-related topics including bonding, insurance, and contract agreements.
C. Participate in the formation and implementation of company financial plans
D. Preparation of all monthly financial reports and/or financial statements
E. Work with outside accounting/financial firms on monthly close-out procedures
F. Provide reporting and budgeting as required by Senior Management.
G. Manage divisions and project cash flow
H. Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable staff and functions.
I. Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analyzing job cost estimates and reports monthly.
J. Reconcile monthly bank statements
K. Record necessary journal entries and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
L. Prepare job-costing reports
M. Reconcile quarterly tax reports to the general ledger Accounts Payable
N. Prepare multiple payroll-related accounting reports and spreadsheet
O. Develop written accounting procedures for the operations staff and work with team to ensure proper implementation and compliance.
P. Assist with creating new accounting/operations procedures to prepare and manage rapidly growing entity and the evolving business structure.
Q. Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
R. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:
A. A thorough knowledge and background in the construction industry.
B. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or finance required
C. 3 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
D. Experience in job cost accounting and financial reporting
E. 2 to 4 years on Construction Management or General Contracting or Subcontractor industry experience