Staff Accountant - Construction

Cogent Analytics; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Connecticut is seeking a highly driven Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This role focuses on building and managing an inventory tracking system as we scale and will own full-cycle accounting.

You will oversee document control, implement inventory processes, manage GL/AP/AR, and provide payroll support and timely reporting. A practical, no-nonsense approach to finances is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or manufacturing background preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel for bookkeeping and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently as a sole accountant.

Responsibilities

• Sole Accounting Ownership: manage full-cycle accounting independently.
• Document Control & Compliance: maintain immaculate records and audit readiness.
• Inventory Implementation & Oversight: lead inventory tracking system setup and counts.
• General Ledger & Financial Operations: manage GL, AP/AR, job costing, month-end close.
• Systems Utilization & Payroll Support: use QuickBooks, ADP, Excel; assist with payroll tasks.
• Financial Integrity & Analysis: analyze data and present actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Team Support: support other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Excel

Job description

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Sole Accounting Ownership: Manage all full-cycle accounting functions independently, handling both high-level financial tasks and daily hands-on data entry
• Document Control & Compliance: Oversee complete document control for all financial files, job files, vendor records, tax documentation, and receipts to maintain immaculate records and audit readiness
• Inventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation
• General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures
• Systems Utilization & Payroll Support: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping and reporting; assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting, and data entry as needed
• Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities
• Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed
• Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, compliance enforcement, and sound financial stewardship
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required)
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred. Comfortable working as a sole accountant handling both strategy and daily data entry
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, document control, time management, and problem-solving
• Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch
• Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting
• Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation
• Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere
  
  
  
  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.