Staff Accountant Construction (Remote)

Hemington Landscape Services Inc.; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company as a Staff Accountant where your work matters and your contributions directly impact success. In this role, you'll handle financial reporting, support various financial functions, and collaborate with project managers to ensure project billing. We value integrity and character, offering a supportive team environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

401K Plan with 4% annual company match

Health insurance (employee + family coverage)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays throughout the year

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, particularly in construction or job cost accounting.
• Effective communicator with strong integrity.
• Self-starter who thrives in a team-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate job cost tracking.
• Support audits, financial reviews, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software proficiency

Excel

Job description

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Staff Accountant Construction (Remote)

Hemington Landscape Services Inc.

Staff Accountant Construction (Remote)

Company: Hemington Landscape Services, Inc.

Are you craving more than just spreadsheets and journal entries?

Do you want to be part of a company where your work matters, your team has your back, and your contributions directly impact success? Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-loving, process-driven Staff Accountant who's ready to dive into meaningful worknot just crunch numbers.

If you're organized, motivated, and want to grow in a collaborative environment that values integrity and character, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About Us

Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is a multi-trade contractor specializing in commercial landscape installation, concrete construction, and park construction general contracting. We were founded in 1983 and proudly serve the greater Sacramento area. Our headquarters is in beautiful Cameron Park, CA.

Our Values

At Hemington, we lead with Service, Quality, and Character. These values guide every decision we make from the field to the office. We care deeply about doing things the right way, supporting each other, and growing both as a company and as individuals.

The Role

As a Staff Accountant, you'll be a key member of our finance team, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, performing reconciliations, assisting with billing and job costing, and maintaining the financial integrity of projects and operations. You'll be working cross-functionally with project managers, estimators, and field leadership, which makes strong communication and attention to detail a must.

This position reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate job cost tracking
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts
• Work with Project Managers to ensure proper project billing and cost documentation
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Help prepare reports for management review (P&L, budget vs. actual, cash flow)
• Support audits, financial reviews, and compliance documentation
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller or management
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of accounting experience (construction or job cost accounting a big plus)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Foundation or similar preferred)
• Excel wizardry, comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs
• High attention to detail and organization
• Effective communicator, especially when translating accounting needs to non-financial team members
• Self-starter who thrives in a team-first culture
• Strong integrity and accountability, someone we can count on
  
  

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team atmosphere with approachable leadership
• No corporate red tape, just solid, honest work and people who care
• Opportunities for growth as we continue to expand
• A company that values YOU as a person, not just a number
  
  

Benefits

• 401K Plan with 4% annual company match
• Health insurance (employee + family coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• An employer who respects your work-life balance
  
  

Ready to make a meaningful impact at a company that values service, quality, and character?

• Apply today and let's build something greattogether.
  
  

Job type

Education

GED

Experience

Entry-Level (1 - 3 years)

Job type

Full Time