Staff Accountant

Stansell Construction; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Charitable Opportunities

Team-building events

Professional Development

Strong Workplace Culture

Job summary

Stansell Construction in the Odessa/Tampa region seeks a Staff Accountant to support job cost accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting for our construction projects. The role partners with project managers and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and timely close.

Responsibilities include coding vendor invoices, preparing billings, reconciling variances, and assisting audits. We value confidentiality, integrity, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in construction or GC environments.
• Understanding of job cost accounting, AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers.
• Proficiency with construction software Sage Intacct and Procore.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to collaborate with project management and operations teams.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Job Cost Accounting: Review, code, and track invoices to jobs and cost codes.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, lien waivers, and billings.
• General Ledger & Financial Reporting: Post journals, assist month-end close, assist audits.
• Other Duties: Support project managers with financial data and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Job costing

GAAP understanding

Excel + data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Procore

Job description

Stansell is seeking a talented Staff Accountant in the Odessa/Tampa region to join our team!

Stansell is a rapidly growing, WBE certified, general contractor specializing in commercial construction services across the Southeast United States. We focus on serving clients in the commercial market with emphasis on the following project types: restaurant dining and quick service food.

Responsibilities

Job Cost Accounting

• Review and code vendor invoices to appropriate jobs and cost codes in accordance with project budgets and contracts.
• Assist project managers with job cost tracking and reporting.
• Reconcile job cost reports and investigate variances.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications.
• Verify lien waivers prior to releasing payments.
• Prepare customer billings and progress payment applications per contract terms.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist in collections follow-up.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings.
• Support external CPA during audits and tax preparation.

Other Duties

• Provide financial data and support for project managers
• Perform ad hoc analysis or special projects as assigned.
• Exemplify the 4 Pillars of Character, Integrity, Work Ethic, and How We Treat People at Stansell.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry or a general contractor environment.
• Understanding of job cost accounting, AIA billing, retainage, and lien waivers
• Proficiency in construction accounting software (Sage Intacct and Procore a plus)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project management and operations teams.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.

What We Offer:

At Stansell Construction, we provide our employees with:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, PTO.
• Charitable Opportunities: Our charitable committee organizes volunteer events yearly to give back to local communities.
• Fun Company Events: Team-building activities, social gatherings, and celebrations.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Strong Workplace Culture: A supportive and engaging environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Stansell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.