Staff Accountant - Hybrid (Construction & Real Estate)

Red Cedar Construction Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid holidays

120 hours of paid time off

Job summary

Red Cedar Construction Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is not entry-level; you will own core accounting tasks, support month-end close, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, and assist with financial reporting to improve processes in a growing construction and real estate environment.

You will gain exposure to construction, real estate development, debt management, project cost accounting, and daily accounting operations

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, GAAP, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role with ownership of recurring tasks.
• Experience with Excel and accounting software; proficiency in month-end close and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and post journal entries for real estate transactions and related items.
• Review KPIs, financial reports, and accounting schedules for accuracy and compliance.
• Support project cost accounting and job-related reporting across projects.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations and daily transactions.
• Generate planned and ad hoc reports for management as needed.
• Maintain documentation for accounting entries and reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Multitasking under deadlines

Attention to detail

Independent ownership

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Equivalent accounting experience in place of a four-year degree

3–5 years relevant accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Automation tools (AI)

Job description

Red Cedar Construction Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is not entry-level; you will own core accounting tasks, support month-end close, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, and assist with financial reporting to improve processes in a growing construction and real estate environment.

You will gain exposure to construction, real estate development, debt management, project cost accounting, and daily accounting operations