Staff Accountant

Associa; Richardson (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Staff Accountant to support construction and capital project accounting, prepare reconciliations, and assist with month-end close and audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities include project accounting analysis, reconciliations to the general ledger, and collaboration with AP, AR, and Payroll to ensure accurate reporting across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accuracy of financial data, supporting schedules, and general ledger clean-up as needed.
• Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
• Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with project accounting systems, construction or capital project accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with automated reconciliation tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools to support research, data analysis, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Company Description

With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 45 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.