STAFF ACCOUNTANT

thewitmergroup; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefit package

401(k) match

Job summary

The Witmer Group in Mount Joy, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role ensures accurate customer billing, timely vendor payments, and reliable job-cost information in support of project teams.

Key responsibilities include preparing various contract billings and schedules, monitoring AR, and assisting with month-end close, with a focus on construction accounting and related software.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and contract billing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract billings, including AIA pay applications, progress billings, schedules of values, and retainage.
• Coordinate billing documentation, including lien waivers and certificates of insurance.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances.
• Work with project managers to resolve billing questions and missing documentation.
• Review accounts payable transactions for proper coding, approvals, and job-cost allocation.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor payment inquiries.
• Assist with job costing and month-end close.

Skills

5-8 years accounting

Construction accounting

AIA billing

Attention to detail

Construction software

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

The Witmer Group is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. This position connects our project teams with accounting by ensuring accurate customer billing, timely vendor payments, and reliable job-cost information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare contract billings, including AIA pay applications, progress billings, schedules of values, and retainage.
• Coordinate billing documentation, including lien waivers and certificates of insurance.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances.
• Work with project managers to resolve billing questions and missing documentation.
• Review accounts payable transactions for proper coding, approvals, and job-cost allocation.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor payment inquiries.
• Assist with job costing and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of accounting experience.
• Construction or specialty-trade accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and contract billing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with construction accounting software.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Full Benefit Package including paid time off, holidays, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match