Staff Accountant

US Water Services Corporation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant with strong job cost accounting, WIP accruals, and revenue recognition experience to join our Finance & Accounting team in New Port Richey, FL.

You will work on project-based accounting in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with project managers and contract administrators. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of GAAP, CPC and project billing processes, and proficiency with QuickBooks and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred and/or equivalent of 2–5 years of experience in job cost or project-based accounting, preferably within construction, engineering, utilities, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with WIP reporting, cost accruals, and project billing processes
• Proficiency with accounting software, QuickBooks, and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to type 70 WPM with 95% accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile job cost accounting records; ensure all costs are coded and allocated correctly to projects
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable life cycle from setting up vendors, maintaining strict controls around purchase order usage, and managing the AP aging
• Oversee the full Accounts Receivable process to ensure revenue is tracked accurately, and lead customer credit administration, monitor AR aging and lien process
• Assist with revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP, the matching principle, and percentage-of-completion accounting methods
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, analyze over/under billings, and coordinate adjustments with project teams
• Support contract administration activities including change orders, billing schedules, retention tracking, and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with managers to review job performance, cost variances, and margin analysis
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close tasks
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation for invoicing and audit purposes
• Assist with annual audits and special accounting projects as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

WIP reporting

Cost accruals

Project billing

Excel advanced

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Typing speed 70 WPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

2–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

• per year Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Full Time
• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering, and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast-paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida, with a staff of over 950 employees across twenty states.

Location: New Port Richey, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Department: Finance & Accounting

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and self-driven Staff Accountant with strong experience in job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) accruals, and revenue recognition/matching principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with project managers and contract administrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile job cost accounting records; ensure all costs are coded and allocated correctly to projects
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable life cycle from setting up vendors, maintaining strict controls around purchase order usage, and managing the AP aging
• Oversee the full Accounts Receivable process to ensure revenue is tracked accurately, and lead customer credit administration, monitor AR aging and lien process
• Assist with revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP, the matching principle, and percentage-of-completion accounting methods
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, analyze over/under billings, and coordinate adjustments with project teams
• Support contract administration activities including change orders, billing schedules, retention tracking, and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with managers to review job performance, cost variances, and margin analysis
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close tasks
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation for invoicing and audit purposes
• Assist with annual audits and special accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred and/or equivalent of 2–5 years of experience in job cost or project-based accounting, preferably within construction, engineering, utilities, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with WIP reporting, cost accruals, and project billing processes
• Proficiency with accounting software, quickbooks, and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to type 70 WPM with 95% accuracy

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. Water Services Corporation/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.