Construction Staff Accountant — Job Costing & GL

Batson Cook Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Batson-Cook seeks a Staff Accountant in Atlanta, GA to support month-end close, journal entries, and audit prep. The role involves job costing, tax filings, and managing credit card expenses while maintaining strong internal controls and relationships with clients and teammates.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of experience, including job costing. Knowledge of Viewpoint software is a plus, and there may be travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing material for annual external audit.
• Participates in month-end close process.
• Prepares journal entries for job costing and general ledger.
• Calculates and files sales & use tax for multiple jurisdictions.
• Set up and close new jobs in the accounting system.
• Manage company credit cards.
• Balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and employees to maintain relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values.
• Follow the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and cooperative relationships within the team.
• Willingness to travel, if required.

Skills

Job costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Viewpoint software

Job description

Batson-Cook seeks a Staff Accountant in Atlanta, GA to support month-end close, journal entries, and audit prep. The role involves job costing, tax filings, and managing credit card expenses while maintaining strong internal controls and relationships with clients and teammates.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of experience, including job costing. Knowledge of Viewpoint software is a plus, and there may be travel as needed.