Construction Accountant: Multistate Payroll & Finance Lead

English Construction Company; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

English Construction Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, banking, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions supporting multiple companies and projects.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and confidentiality.
• Experience in construction accounting and multi-state accounting valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns for multiple states.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Manage business licenses, renewals, and related obligations.
• Prepare weekly payroll taxes for payment.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Post journal entries and cash activity to ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

5-10 years of accounting experience

Job description

English Construction Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, banking, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions supporting multiple companies and projects.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience.