Construction Staff Accountant

Search Logic Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidized Medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

401 K with 4% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for its corporate Accounting Department. This role involves responsibilities such as maintaining general ledgers, tax preparation, and assisting with financial statements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting and has at least two years of related experience. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, a 401 K match, and a hybrid remote option. Join our dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of corporate General Ledger experience.
• Basic to intermediate accounting knowledge with GAAP accounting.
• Moderate experience in cost and/or construction accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and record accruals and overhead absorption.
• Prepare and file sales and gross receipts taxes.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial statements preparations.

Skills

Corporate General Ledger experience

Accounting knowledge (GAAP)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

AR/AP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Timberline/Sage software

Job description

Immediate need for experienced Staff Accountant to join corporate Accounting Department of leading National General Contractor. This individual will be responsible for the full maintenance of the general ledgers of a holding company and five subsidiary construction companies as well as the sales and gross receipts tax preparation. The Project Accountant will work closely with the entire accounting staff. This will be a dynamic position with hands‑on experience in several different aspects of corporate accounting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Calculate and record accruals, overhead absorption, inter‑company allocations, fixed asset depreciation and amortization
• Prepare and file sales and gross receipts taxes throughout the year
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month‑end close and preparations of financial statements
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Balance and reconcile job cost and inter‑company accounts
• Administration of corporate credit cards
• Assist management with year‑end audits and tax preparation
• Assist management with preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Ad hoc reporting, analytics, and internal audits as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

General Ledger Accountant Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of corporate General Ledger experience.
• Basic to intermediate accounting knowledge as demonstrated by a four‑year degree in accounting/finance or relevant experience with GAAP accounting
• Moderate experience in cost and/or construction accounting a plus
• Working knowledge of Timberline/Sage software
• Self‑starting personality with good problem‑solving and analytical skills
• AR/AP experience is preferred but not required
• Experience preparing and filing SALT is preferred but not required

Benefits are highly competitive and include Company subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 401 K with 4% match, Tuition Reimbursement, Bonus Program and Hybrid Remote! Come join a top notch team!