Staff Accountant

Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits paying 90% employee %

Paid vacation and wellness time

Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match

Education reimbursement

Business expenses and mileage reimb.

Career Growth Opportunity

Job summary

Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a design-build construction firm in Fort Wayne, IN.

The role focuses on month-end close, job costing, WIP reporting, subcontractor accounting, and project financial analysis. The position involves accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements preparation, with potential for growth within a collaborative, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business field preferred.
• Associate degree in Accounting or relevant accounting experience may be considered.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll or related financial work (2 years).
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor job cost accounting and review project costs for accuracy.
• Assist with owner billings, progress billings, and collections.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and assist with audits and tax filings.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Financial analysis

GAAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Associate degree in Accounting or relevant accounting experience

Tools

Sage

MS Office Suite

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Collaborative & Supportive Team. Organized Processes. Detailed Work. Great Workspace. Potential to Grow.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the construction company by maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, analyzing project costs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position plays a key role in job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, subcontractor accounting, and project financial analysis.

WHAT WE OFFER

MKS is a team. We ensure that all team members feel valued by living our Core Values. By taking on this role, you will be expected to:

• Be T
• Be E
• Be A
• Be M
• Be S

Benefits include

• Medical benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunity

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Construction and Job Cost Accounting

• Monitor and maintain job cost accounting records for active construction projects.
• Review project costs for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist project managers with budget-to-actual cost analysis.
• Track committed costs, change orders, and project-related expenses.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Investigate and resolve project cost variances.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Support

• Review subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Verify lien waivers, insurance certificates, and contract compliance.
• Assist with owner billings, progress billings, and collections.
• Support subcontractor payment processing and vendor reconciliations.

Compliance and Reporting

• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation for audits and project reviews.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with ERP system maintenance and process enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and financial analysis as assigned.

The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day tasks.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education |
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field preferred
  • Associate degree in Accounting or relevant accounting experience may be considered
• Experience | 2yr
  • Accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or related financial experience
  • Construction or project-based environments preferred but not required
• Technology | 2yr
  • Accounting software / Sage preferred
  • MS Office Suite

JOIN THE FAMILY

Michael Kinder & Sons is a fourth-generation, family-owned Plan-Design-Build construction firm and a recognized leader in the design-build industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional planning, design, and construction services that create lasting value for our clients. Construction and engineering are deeply rooted in our family legacy and remain at the heart of our culture today. Because our work reflects who we are, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and integrity. We are committed to excellence and will accept nothing less than our best on every project.

Please visit our website to learn more

Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder & Sons (kinderandsons.com)