Construction Staff Accountant – AP/GL & Compliance

Hickory; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + 4% Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account andHealth

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance - $25,000 + EAP

Six Paid Holidays

10 Days Paid Time Off

Tech Package (Laptop, iPhone)

Job summary

Hickory Construction, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage financial records, support accounting processes, and help ensure accuracy across the organization.

This full-time, office-based role in Knoxville, TN collaborates with leadership to strengthen financial integrity and operational excellence. Responsibilities include invoicing, subcontractor compliance, payments, vendor management, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or financial operations experience.
• Experience with AR, AP, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Strong organizational and multi-priority management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into Paperless and route for coding.
• Export approved invoices to the accounting system.
• Match invoices to POs, subcontracts, and receipts (2‑/3‑way).
• Verify invoice accuracy (pricing, quantities, math, job codes).
• Collaborate with Project Team on lien waivers and compliance.
• Maintain subcontractor docs (W‑9s, insurance, licenses, bonds).
• Prepare check runs, ACH batches, and joint checks.
• Finance/payments: ensure alignment with pay apps and terms.
• Set up and maintain vendor master files; reconcile statements.
• Assist with 1099 data collection and year-end processing.
• Support month-end AP close and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent contributor

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP software

Job description

Hickory Construction, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage financial records, support accounting processes, and help ensure accuracy across the organization.

This full-time, office-based role in Knoxville, TN collaborates with leadership to strengthen financial integrity and operational excellence. Responsibilities include invoicing, subcontractor compliance, payments, vendor management, and recordkeeping.