Staff Accountant

CFS; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from accounting leader

Hands-on project accounting experience

Job summary

CFS, a stable construction company in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, on-site role. You will gain hands-on experience in project accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting under a strong accounting leader in a growing organization.

You will work closely with project managers and operations, handling billings, subcontractor pay apps, month-end close, and detailed job-cost reporting to drive profitability across Western projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction industry accounting experience required.
• Understanding of construction terminology and project-based accounting.
• Hands-on knowledge of job costing and WIP reporting.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and lookups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets and accurately track job costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors).
• Prepare progress billings, AIA billing docs, final invoices, and AR documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers on PO's, cost tracking, change orders, and financial analysis.
• Process subcontractor pay apps, vendor invoices, lien waivers, and surety bond docs.
• Assist with month-end close including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and job cost reports for profitability.
• Research cost discrepancies and ensure accurate coding.
• Support percent-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial information for leadership.

Skills

Excel (PivotTables)

Detail-oriented

Multi-project management

Tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Location: Aurora, CO

Schedule: Full-Time | 100% On-site

Looking to take the next step in your construction accounting career? This Staff Accountant opportunity offers hands‑on project accounting experience, direct mentorship from a strong accounting leader, and the stability of a well‑financed organization backed by a global parent company.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with construction industry experience who wants to deepen their knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and the financial side of complex construction projects.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Earn a competitive salary
• Join a financially stable construction company backed by a global organization with significant resources
• Work directly with a highly respected accounting leader known for mentoring and developing the Staff Accountant
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience with project accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Work closely with project managers and operational leadership, giving you visibility into the full financial lifecycle of construction projects
• Join a collaborative, low‑ego team where employees work together and individual contributions are recognized
• Learn the financial complexities of a specialized geotechnical construction business with projects throughout the western United States
• Gain exposure to international financial reporting, consolidations, and foreign currency reporting through the company's global parent structure
• Build your career within an organization offering potential advancement across multiple subsidiaries beyond the Staff Accountant level
• Join a company generating approximately $25M in annual revenue while still enjoying the accessibility and close‑knit culture of a smaller team

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets and accurately track job costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses
• Prepare progress billings, AIA billing documentation, final invoices, and supporting accounts receivable documentation
• Partner with project managers on purchase orders, cost tracking, change orders, and project financial analysis
• Process subcontractor pay applications, vendor invoices, lien waivers, and surety bond documentation
• Assist with month‑end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and job cost reports to monitor project profitability and cost performance
• Research project cost discrepancies and ensure expenses are coded accurately
• Support percentage‑of‑completion accounting and project revenue recognition
• Help ensure the Staff Accountant function provides timely and accurate financial information to project and accounting leadership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Construction industry accounting experience required
• Understanding of construction terminology and project‑based accounting
• Hands‑on knowledge of job costing and WIP reporting
• Familiarity with percentage‑of‑completion accounting and revenue recognition
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, accounting leadership, and other operational teams
• Experience with AIA billing, lien waivers, subcontractor accounting, or construction ERP systems is a plus

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

This opportunity is ideal for a Staff Accountant who already has a foundation in construction accounting and wants to continue building their technical expertise. Someone who enjoys understanding how individual projects perform, partnering with operations, and digging into job costs will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. If you're looking for strong mentorship, exposure to sophisticated construction accounting, and long‑term career potential within a stable organization, this Staff Accountant opportunity could be an excellent next step.