Staff Accountant

BHRS Companies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Policy

Paid Holiday(s)

Medical & Prescription Coverage

Company-Paid Dental & Vision Premiums

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Disability Protection

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

BHRS Companies, a Jacksonville, FL-based real-property services firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant – Finance & Accounting. The role reports to the Controller and oversees accounting operations across revenue/expenses, billing, AP/AR, and GL, delivering monthly financial statements and project-level cost data to construction teams.

The candidate will build from core accounting to cost accounting, manage project budgets, and prepare job cost reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; extensive experience may be considered.
• Construction, real estate development, or project-based services experience preferred.
• Availability for month-end and year-end overtime; overtime paid as required.
• Commitment to continued professional growth in accounting and business finance.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in general ledger; perform accrual-based revenue/expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, and GL functions; assist payroll.
• Prepare payment runs for Controller review and approval.
• Assist with collections and file sales/use tax reports.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forwards; support year-end adjustments and audits.
• Prepare trial balances and management reports; support monthly/annual financial statements.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts and GAAP-based policies and procedures.
• Manage financial records for construction projects: track budgets, costs, variances, and produce project financial reports.
• Prepare job cost coding and draft WIP schedules; track retainage, lien waivers, and insurance certificates.
• Analyze margin performance, expense management, and key financial ratios; support budgeting/forecasting.
• Provide financial data to support executive decision-making and prepare reports for meetings.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

WHO IS BHRS COMPANIES?

BHRS Companies is a Jacksonville, Florida-based, integrated real-property services firm serving multi-location commercial occupiers across the Southeast. Through our family of operating companies, we deliver commercial construction and construction management, modular building, site and civil work, and licensed commercial real estate brokerage, with speed-to-market, financial risk mitigation, and single-source accountability from site selection through construction. BHRS Companies provides shared administration, compliance, IT, HR, finance, and estimating support so each operating company executes with discipline and consistency.

ROLE AT A GLANCE

Title

Staff Accountant – Finance & Accounting

Reports To

Controller, BHRS Companies

Location

Jacksonville, FL (BHRS HQ – Lenox Avenue), in office

Status

Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly); overtime eligible

Compensation

$32.69 – $38.46 per hour base pay, plus annual bonus opportunity up to 20% of base and a comprehensive benefits package. Full compensation package provided with offer.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for accounting operations across BHRS Companies, including revenue and expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, general ledger functions, and support for monthly financial statements, and supplies job-level financial data to construction project teams. The role begins with core accounting and builds into job-level analysis and cost accounting as the finance team develops.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Record transactions in the proper general ledger accounts; perform accrual-based revenue and expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, and general ledger functions; assist with payroll processing.
• Prepare payment runs for Controller review and approval.
• Aid with collections of receivables, and file sales/use tax reports with state and local agencies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (bank, credit card, loans, and subledgers) and roll-forwards, and support year-end adjustments and audit requests.
• Prepare trial balances and management reports, and support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts and adhere to GAAP-based policies and procedures.
• Manage financial records for assigned construction projects: track budgets, costs, and variances, prepare project financial reports, and assist with project cost control and variance analysis.
• Prepare job cost coding and draft WIP schedules; track retainage, lien waivers, and insurance certificates.
• Prepare analysis of margin performance, expense management, and key financial ratios, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support executive decision-making, prepare reports and presentations for executive meetings, and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective internal and external relationships.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; extensive, demonstrable accounting experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Construction, real estate development, or project-based services experience preferred.
• Availability for additional hours during month-end and year-end close; overtime is paid as required.
• Commitment to continued professional growth in accounting and business finance.

Benefits at a Glance

• Paid Time Off Policy
• Paid Holiday(s)
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Company-Paid Dental & Vision Premiums When You Enroll in Medical
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Disability Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings

Equal Opportunity Statement

BHRS Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, sickle cell trait, or membership in any other protected group. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Drug test, motor vehicle, credit, and background check required prior to placement.