Staff Accountant

Arco Ltd; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Staff Accountant in a forward-thinking construction company. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals while contributing to the financial health of the organization. You will assist in month-end reconciliations, budget preparations, and tax returns, all while enjoying a supportive work environment that values integrity and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the company offers an industry-leading benefits package, including a performance-based bonus program and tuition reimbursement. If you are detail-oriented and ready for a challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling month-end reports to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.

Skills

Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Public Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Viewpoint Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you an Accounting professional who is seeking a challenge? Do you have a public accounting background but are ready to transition into an inhouse role? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? Do you enjoy working with a collaborative team? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team in our Houston office. You will work closely with our Senior Controller and many different teams.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assist controllers in reconciling all month end reports to the general ledger.
• Also assist in preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Design and build Microsoft Excel based pivot tables.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for various local and state entities.
• Work with controllers and project managers to obtain and renew the appropriate state and local contractor and business licenses.
• Post various journal entries including but not limited to job cost accruals and insurance.
• Work with controllers on various aspects of month end close and the preparation of financial statements for multiple entities.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years' of related experience.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• General knowledge of payroll concepts and tax withholdings.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically needing advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Viewpoint Software or an equivalent ERP system.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets