Staff Accountant III

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III to join their dynamic team in Fort Lauderdale. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and reconciling contract values, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting audits. This firm values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you have a strong background in construction accounting and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career while making a significant difference.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of construction accounting experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts and agreements for accounting-related information.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Work in Progress Report.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Proficiency (Excel)

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Relevant Experience

Tools

CMiC

Excel

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Staff Accountant III is responsible for reviewing project contracts and agreements for accounting-related information. Provide support for month-end closing process including contract value and profit validation for the Work in Progress (WIP) Report in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and preparation of the monthly company financial package.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance, follow up and reconciliation of all contract values for projects

• Enter and digital storage of contract data

• Job Setup configuration and administration of project setups

• Prepare and analyze monthly Work in Progress Report to track project financials and profitability by validating contract values and profit

• Perform monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy of data

• Monthly Financial preparation - income statements, balance sheets and other subsidiary ledgers to verify reconciliation and identify potential issues

• Monthly Verification of inter-company clearing

• Assist in producing forecasted revenue and profits status for Executive group

• Assist finance support staff and answer questions from field offices

• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial processes

• Support audits by providing necessary documentation explanations

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance preferred or relevant related experience

• 5-7 years construction accounting experience preferred

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines

• Self-motivated while working in a team environment

• High attention to detail, accuracy and strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written with ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership

• Technology savvy - proficiency with Excel and other data analysis software

• CMiC knowledge highly desirable

JOB TITLE: STAFF ACCOUNTANT III

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.