Staff Accountant - Construction Projects & Financial Close

Cable East; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable East, located in Statham, GA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the on-site Accounting team. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, analyzing project costs, and supporting financial close and reporting activities.

The successful candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Construction accounting experience is a plus, and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience; construction industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite, Sage) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, posting journal entries and adjustments to reflect accurate transactions.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyze project costs and profitability, tracking expenses against budgets and reviewing cost allocations.
• Maintain fixed assets and construction-in-progress records, track depreciation, and reconcile related activity.
• Provide documentation to external advisors for tax filings and support accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Cable East, located in Statham, GA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the on-site Accounting team. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, analyzing project costs, and supporting financial close and reporting activities.

The successful candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Construction accounting experience is a plus, and occasional after-hours work may be required.