Staff Accountant (Construction)

Our client, a well-established and growing construction organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with construction industry experience and a strong understanding of union payroll, labor allocations, and job cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile general ledger, bank, and balance sheet accounts.
• Support job cost accounting, project tracking, and WIP reporting.
• Analyze project costs, labor expenses, and account variances.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions.
• Process and review union-related accounting transactions, fringe benefits, and labor allocations.
• Support audits and provide requested financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Experience working in a union environment, including union payroll reporting and benefit tracking.
• Knowledge of job costing and construction accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to deta