Staff Accountant

Tri-City Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group, Davenport, IA, is seeking an Accountant to support general ledger, project accounting, and the financial close for a large construction company. The staff accountant will prepare journal entries, assist month-end close, perform reconciliations, and contribute to revenue recognition under ASC 606.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CPA-eligible is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years progressively responsible accounting experience; construction or project-based accounting preferred.
• Public company or SOX environment exposure is a plus.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances.
• Support job cost accounting for construction projects, including cost tracking, accruals, and WIP schedules.
• Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including review of costs, billings, and retainage.
• Partner with project managers to obtain and verify project financial information.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and management schedules.
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing documentation and explanations.
• Comply with company accounting policies, procedures, and SOX internal control requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for accounting processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows.
• Provide support to senior accountants and cross-functional teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seekingan Accountant for an immediate opening in Davenport, IA. The Staff Accountant supports the accounting operations of a large, publicly traded construction company by performing general ledger, project accounting, and financial close activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. The Staff Accountant works closely with senior accounting staff, project teams, and other finance partners,

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances
• Support job cost accounting for construction projects, including cost tracking, accruals, and WIP schedules
• Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including review of costs, billings, and retainage
• Partner with project managers to obtain and verify project financial information
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and management schedules
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing documentation and explanations
• Comply with company accounting policies, procedures, and SOX internal control requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for accounting processes and controls
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows
• Provide support to senior accountants and cross-functional teams as needed

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM. Occasional changes to the work schedule may be required as job duties demand.

Competencies:

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with construction accounting concepts (job cost, WIP, billings) preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years ofprogressive accounting experience; construction industry or project-based accounting experience preferred
• Public company or SOX environment exposure is a plus
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.