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:

1. Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
2. Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
3. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
4. Oversee payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
5. Prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
6. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
7. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
8. Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
9. Use advanced Excel functions such as v-look ups and pivot tables to manage and analyze data.
10. Allocate insurance costs and track notice to owner (NTO) requirements.
11. Utilize QuickBooks Online ERP and Acumatica ERP software for financial management purposes.


Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related field, preferably in the construction industry.
3. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
5. Experience with QuickBooks Online ERP and Acumatica ERP software.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
8. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
10. Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
11. Experience with payroll, general ledger accounting, and month-end/year-end close processes.
12. Experience in preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and tax planning.
13. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
14. Commercial construction experience is highly desirable.