Staff Accountant

Dikita Enterprises, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare plan

401(k) with discretionary match

Company-paid licenses and certifications

Professional memberships

Job summary

A leading architectural and engineering firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area seeks a Staff Accountant to manage financial operations, ensuring reporting accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3+ years of experience in the AEC or construction industry. This position offers a family-oriented environment along with a comprehensive health benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience in the AEC, construction, or engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of job costing, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Assist in the A/R billing process, ensuring accurate invoices.
• Track and analyze costs for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with budgets.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers to improve reporting accuracy.
• Analyze variances in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

Excel

Job description

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (www.dikita.com), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is a premier architectural, engineering, and construction management firm with over 45 years of experience. Dikita’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of high-quality projects, including transit build-out, transit market research, infrastructure improvements and expansion, new facilities, and capital construction services that enhance communities and drive industry standards forward.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with a strong background in construction or AEC accounting to join our finance team. This role will report directly to the Sr. Controller and play a vital role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting business decisions.

EDUCATION

• Accounts Receivable: Assist in the A/R billing process, ensuring accurate invoices.
• Bank Reconciliations: Verify all transactions on bank statements.
• Job Costing & Project Accounting: Track and analyze costs for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and contracts.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate records, post journal entries, and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and other departments to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Financial Statements: Analyze variances in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Other accounting tasks as needed, including Budgeting, Forecasting, etc.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC, construction, or engineering industry.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Deltek products, specifically VantagePoint, is a plus but not required; will train the right individual. Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of job costing, financial reporting, and accounting principles. Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is based on experience. Dikita offers a comprehensive health and welfare plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a discretionary match, company-paid licenses, certifications, and professional organization memberships. * We also offer dozens of supplemental benefits.

*Subject to repayment based on length of employment.

Preference will be given to residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive, collaborative, growth-oriented work environment with a commitment to quality and integrity.

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.