Staff Accountant

All-American Shutters & Glass; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

All-American Shutters & Glass in Riviera Beach, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, support operational decisions, and manage project accounting, AIA billing, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in construction, glazing, or hurricane protection, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as Sage, Foundation, Viewpoint, or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in construction, glazing, or related contracting.
• Hands-on with AIA pay applications and project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Proficient with Excel, including pivots and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AIA payment applications, continuation sheets, SVs, lien waivers, and retainage documentation.
• Process and reconcile subcontractor invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Assist month-end/year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain General Ledger accuracy and perform account reconciliations.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation; analyze cash flow and workload.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Project accounting

AIA billing

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Month-end close

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Foundation

Viewpoint

QuickBooks Enterprise

NetSuite

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Riviera Beach , FL 33403
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Accounting

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience within the construction, fenestration, or hurricane protection industry and possess a solid understanding of project accounting, AIA billing, and month-end close processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process AIA payment applications, continuation sheets, schedules of values, lien waivers, and retainage and related construction billing documentation.
• Process and reconcile subcontractor invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and timely disbursement.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger (G/L) and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment.
• Ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements and customer payment terms.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, and account analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working for a glazing, hurricane protection, window and door, roofing, or general contracting company.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Experience with project-based accounting and revenue recognition.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Sage, Foundation, Viewpoint, QuickBooks Enterprise) NetSuite preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, within the construction, hurricane protection, glazing, fenestration, or specialty contracting industry.
• Hands-on experience preparing AIA pay applications is required.
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures.
• Knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including retainage, progress billing, and job costing.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.