Staff Accountant

Tri-City Group; Davenport (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group is seeking an Accountant in Davenport, IA to support general ledger, project accounting, and financial close activities for a large construction company. This Staff Accountant role emphasizes accurate financial records, month-end close, and compliance with U.S.

GAAP and internal controls. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and collaboration with project managers to verify project financial information.

Qualifications

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

U.S. GAAP

Construction accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Workday

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking an 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 of progressive 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.