Senior Staff Accountant - Construction Industry

ZipRecruiter; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A client organization is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Maitland, FL. This onsite, full-time role requires strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience in the construction industry, managing AR/AP, payroll, and detailed job costing analysis. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, with year-end bonus potential. This stable organization values collaboration and work-life balance.

Benefits

Year-end bonus potential

Qualifications

• Extremely strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Experience in the Construction Industry including job costing.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR/AP and general accounting operations.
• Track percent of completion and enter material orders in QuickBooks.
• Process payroll for contractors and manage reconciliations.

Skills

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Construction Industry experience

Job costing

Financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Accountant – Onsite | Maitland, FL
Industry: Construction Services

A client of NOW CFO is seeking a hands-on and motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join their growing organization in Maitland, FL. This is a full-time, onsite role ideal for a proactive professional with a background in accounting operations, history working in the construction industry and QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Responsibilities

• Manage AR/AP and general accounting operations
• Enter and oversee material orders in QuickBooks; track percent of completion
• Process payroll for contractors and manage reconciliations (bank accounts)
• Handle bill entry, use tax, and 990 reporting
• Support project oversight with financial tracking and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally across departments
• Perform detailed job costing analysis to ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead to construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports, including revenue recognition, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Must-Haves: Extremely strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO); Construction Industry experience including job costing and Work-In-Progress.
• Nice-to-Haves: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Prior experience with construction or project-based financial tracking.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and organized

Compensation

• Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 DOE
• Year-end bonus potential

About the Company

This is a stable, family-oriented organization that promotes a collaborative and balanced work environment. Ideal for someone looking for a long-term fit.