Staff Accountant - Construction

Cogent Talent Solutions

$85K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Required)
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in construction or manufacturing preferred
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
  • Experience or eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch
  • Self-starter with a direct approach to financial reporting
  • Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to various challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead the selection and implementation of a modern inventory tracking system
  • Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger maintenance
  • Utilize QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel for efficient bookkeeping and reporting
  • Analyze financial data to identify variances and propose solutions
  • Support cross-departmental operations where financial or administrative assistance is needed
  • Ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness through sound financial practices
  • Address challenges related to job costing and vendor workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Engagement in meaningful work with organizational impact
  • Potential for innovation in inventory management processes
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Inventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.
  • General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
  • Systems Utilization: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
  • Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly-identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.
  • Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.
  • Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, audit readiness, and sound financial stewardship.
  • Problem Solving: Navigate fast-paced, multi-faceted challenges across job costing, steel inventory management, and vendor/subcontractor workflows.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Required).
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.
  • Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.
  • Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong problem-solving skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
  • Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.
  • Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.


$85,000 - $95,000 a year

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