Construction Staff Accountant — Audit-Ready & Growth

Batson-Cook Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Batson-Cook Construction in Atlanta, GA seeks a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, prepare journal entries for job costing and the general ledger, and assist with annual external audits. The role requires accurate tax filing for multiple jurisdictions and managing company credit cards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of relevant experience, including job costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2-4 years of experience required.
• Job costing experience preferred.
• Viewpoint software knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for annual external audit.
• Participate in month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries for job costing and general ledger.
• Calculate and file sales and use tax for multiple jurisdictions.
• Set up and close new jobs in the accounting system.
• Manage company credit cards.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain alignment with the Company safety policies and values.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Job costing

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Tax compliance

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Batson-Cook Construction in Atlanta, GA seeks a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, prepare journal entries for job costing and the general ledger, and assist with annual external audits. The role requires accurate tax filing for multiple jurisdictions and managing company credit cards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of relevant experience, including job costing.