Staff Accountant

Griffen Plumbing & Heating; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffen Plumbing & Heating in Indiana is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. You will work closely with the Controller, supporting day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close, job costing, billing, and financial reporting.

This role offers growth within the construction industry, requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; construction/contractor experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support construction billing, job costing, and percentage-of-completion (WIP) tracking.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Process and maintain transactions in Sage Intacct and BuildOps, including AP entries and job cost setup and tracking.
• Support payroll processing and payroll tax compliance through ADP, including 941, FUTA, and state SUTA requirements.
• Assist with credit memos and bad debt processing in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist the Controller with financial reporting, accounting projects, and other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

BuildOps

ADP

Job description

Griffen Plumbing & Heating, LLC (GPH), a PE-backed mechanical contractor, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will work closely with the Controller and support day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, job costing, billing, and financial reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking to grow their accounting experience within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support construction billing, job costing, and percentage-of-completion (WIP) tracking.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Process and maintain transactions in Sage Intacct and BuildOps, including AP entries and job cost setup and tracking.
• Support payroll processing and payroll tax compliance through ADP, including 941, FUTA, and state SUTA requirements.
• Assist with credit memos and bad debt processing in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist the Controller with financial reporting, accounting projects, and other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; construction or contractor accounting experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to construction billing, job costing, and WIP schedules and payroll tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct, BuildOps, and/or ADP.
• Salary Range: $62,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience
• Work Location: In-office position; remote work is not available
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

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