Staff Accountant

A fast-growing electrical contractor in Florida, this company partners with top manufacturers and distributors to deliver expert service from project start to finish. With strong pre-construction, estimating, and project management teams, every job is planned and executed for success.

Founded in 2009 in St. Petersburg, FL, the company operates across Commercial, Residential, and Service divisions as a State Certified Electrical Contractor.


The Staff Accountant is an integral part of our finance department, responsible for managing all aspects of our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with a detailed understanding of the construction industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional looking to further their career in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Appreciation lunches
We recognize the employee of year and recognition programs
Referral program (plenty of growth!)
We offer benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid vacation and holidays
Tool reimbursement plan
Relocation opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee the financial aspects of project management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Develop and implement effective business strategies to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee month-end closing processes and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements, investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring and reporting on variances.
• Manage tax planning and compliance, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
• Oversee cash flow management, optimizing liquidity and minimizing risk.
• Use advanced Excel skills (v-look ups, pivot tables) to analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Utilize QuickBooks Online ERP for financial management and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial procedures and ensure financial integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in payroll, project management, forecasting, business strategy, preparing financial statements, month-end processes, reconciliation, and GAAP.
• Experience in preparing budgets, forecasts, tax planning, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management.
• Ability to reconcile GL and bank statements accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in using advanced Excel features (v-look ups, pivot tables).
• Experience with QuickBooks Online ERP is a must.
• Commercial construction experience is highly desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.