Construction Staff Accountant: Own Budgets & Project Finances

Collins and Wright, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Collins and Wright, Inc. in Columbia, SC seeks a Staff Accountant (Construction) to own the financial backbone of our construction operations. You’ll partner with project managers, catch budget issues early, and deliver the monthly close that leadership relies on.

This hands-on role emphasizes real projects and deadlines, with meaningful impact and accountability across accounting functions including cost, billing, and payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; construction or real estate industry a plus.
• Solid foundation in GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Job Costing & Project Finance: Monitor expenses vs budgets and build WIP schedules.
• General Ledger & Close: Own month-end close and post journal entries.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process subcontractor invoices and manage cash flow.
• Payroll & Compliance: Process weekly payroll by project and prepare audit schedules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budget management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 50/100/300 CRE

Viewpoint Vista

Procore

QuickBooks Contractor

Job description

Collins and Wright, Inc. in Columbia, SC seeks a Staff Accountant (Construction) to own the financial backbone of our construction operations. You’ll partner with project managers, catch budget issues early, and deliver the monthly close that leadership relies on.

This hands-on role emphasizes real projects and deadlines, with meaningful impact and accountability across accounting functions including cost, billing, and payroll.