Staff Accountant

Welty Enterprises; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Welty Enterprises in Fairlawn, OH seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial statements and support month-end and year-end closes for our construction projects. The role includes bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and analysis to provide timely data for decision-making.

You will collaborate with project managers and site personnel to verify budget versus actuals and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• 2–5+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or homebuilding.
• Proficient in Excel with PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Trimble Pay or Procore is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Track, review, and reconcile project costs and WIP schedules.
• Process subcontractor invoices, PO, vendor payments, and client billings.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures and reporting.
• Support audits by organizing project documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with project managers and site superintendents to verify budget-to-actual accuracy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Organization

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Sage Intacct

Trimble Pay

Procore

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Fairlawn, OH, US

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of our construction company’s accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance to provide accurate financial data for decision-making. This role requires collaboration with project managers and other departments to reconcile accounts and analyze financial information related to construction projects. Ultimately, the Staff Accountant ensures that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, supporting the company’s financial health and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Job Costing & WIP: Track, review, and reconcile project-related costs, labor allocations, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, and client progress billings or construction draws.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, financial reporting, and variance analyses.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal and external audits by organizing project documentation, lien waivers, and compliance records.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and site superintendents to verify budget-to-actual accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Associate degree with strong construction experience may be considered).
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the construction, homebuilding, or job-costing industry.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
  • Experience with construction or accounting software such as Sage Intacct, Trimble Pay, or Procore.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, organization, and clear communication skills.