Senior Staff Accountant

Gary Merlino Construction

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or job-cost industry experience preferred
  • Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE or similar construction accounting systems
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile general ledger for assigned divisions
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and job cost analysis
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions across divisions
  • Maintain and analyze fixed asset schedules and depreciation
  • Support external audit and tax preparation requests
  • Assist with sales/use tax and excise tax filings
  • Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows
  • Collaborate with project accountants, operations, and division controllers

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work across a diversified group of construction and materials companies
  • Collaborative, hands-on team environment
Full Job Description
Senior Staff Accountant
Company: Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. (GMCC)
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting across multiple divisions within the GMCC family of companies. This role is well-suited for someone with strong technical accounting skills who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-division construction environment. You'll get your hands in a little bit of everything, from Accounting to HR & Operations, as part of a lean, cross-functional accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries; perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned divisions
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and job cost analysis
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions across GMCC's divisions
  • Maintain and analyze fixed asset schedules and depreciation
  • Support external audit and tax preparation requests
  • Assist with sales/use tax and excise tax filings
  • Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows
  • Collaborate with project accountants, operations, and division controllers

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or job-cost industry experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction accounting/ERP systems a plus
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • CPA or progress toward CPA a plus, but not required

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work across a diversified group of construction and materials companies
  • Collaborative, hands-on team environment


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All or any portion of this job description is subject to elimination, modification or addition at any time at the discretion of the company.

This Job Description Does Not Constitute a Contract for Employment


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