Staff Accountant

GrayWorks Co.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

GrayWorks Co. in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the accounting team and work closely with the President & Controller.

This role will handle job costing, AP and subcontractor administration, billing and AR, as well as month-end close to ensure GAAP-compliant financial records. You should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 3–5+ years of construction accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Sage 300, Viewpoint, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with job costing in construction.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with construction billing methods (T&M, fixed-price, AIA) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process and cost-code project invoices to the correct job cost categories.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and material costs to specific projects.
• Work with Project Managers to compare budgets to actuals and flag variances.
• Prepare and update job cost reports and WIP schedules for management review.
• Review, route, and post subcontractor pay applications per contract terms.
• Verify lien waivers, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation before releasing payments.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Respond to vendor and subcontractor billing and payment inquiries.
• Coordinate with Production to confirm billing accuracy by project and division.
• Support collections on aged receivables and help close out jobs after billing.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review timesheets and allocate labor hours to projects; support wage reporting on contracts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Viewpoint

Acumatica

Job description

A Growing Family-Owned Construction Company

Lancaster, PA

Full-Time, On-Site with remote flexibility

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Who they are.

The company hiring for this role is a growing, family-owned construction company built on three decades of hands‑on leadership and a genuine commitment to the people who work there. Their growth hasn't come at the cost of culture. They believe in individual development over one-size-fits-all career paths, and in building a team that feels more like a second family than a workplace. If you're looking for a place where your work is visible, your voice matters, and your growth is genuinely invested in, you'll feel at home here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Who they're looking for.

They're looking for a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team and work closely with their President & Controller.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The responsibilities.

Job Costing & Budgeting

• Process and cost-code project invoices to the correct job cost categories
• Allocate labor, equipment, and material costs to specific projects
• Work with Project Managers to compare budgets to actuals and flag variances
• Prepare and update job cost reports and WIP schedules for management review

Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Administration

• Review, route, and post subcontractor pay applications per contract terms
• Verify lien waivers, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation before releasing payments
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and delivery receipts
• Respond to vendor and subcontractor billing and payment inquiries

Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Coordinate with the Production team to confirm billing accuracy by project and division
• Support collections on aged receivables
• Help ensure jobs are properly closed out at the conclusion of billing

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and project-specific accounts
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records in line with GAAP and company policy

Payroll & Compliance

• Review timesheets and allocate labor hours to the correct projects
• Support prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union reporting on municipal or government contracts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

The background that fits.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with job costing in construction or contracting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with construction billing methods (T&M, fixed-price, AIA) and job-cost software such as Sage 300, Viewpoint, or Acumatica is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with non-financial team members
• No CPA or public-accounting-firm background required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, sponsorship and relocation are not available for this role.

WHAT THEY OFFER

How they take care of their team.

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance- effective day one
• Retirement plan with a 4% company match
• PTO on an accrual basis, plus seven paid holidays annually
• Company picnics, team meals, and regular celebrations- they like to celebrate their team
• A genuine, individualized path for growth as you and the company grow

GrayWorks and it's client are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.