Staff Accountant — Growth-Minded with ESOP & Bonus

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our Atlanta team. You will work closely with the Controller and multiple teams across the organization to ensure accurate financials.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting support, and tax returns, with extensive Excel usage and license management. The role offers growth within a diverse, values-driven culture and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Public accounting experience a plus but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Vista/ Viewpoint Software is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and investigating discrepancies.
• Assist controllers in preparing and monitoring overhead budgets.
• Work extensively in Microsoft Excel, with spreadsheets with complex formulas and Power Query.
• 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.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile a wide range of journal entries, including job cost accruals and adjustments, ensuring accurate cost allocations, proper period recognition, and overall alignment with company financials.
• Work with controllers throughout the month end close process, supporting the preparation and review of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Vista/Viewpoint Software

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our Atlanta team. You will work closely with the Controller and multiple teams across the organization to ensure accurate financials.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting support, and tax returns, with extensive Excel usage and license management. The role offers growth within a diverse, values-driven culture and a strong benefits package.