Staff Accountant: Project & Audit Expert

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily and monthly accounting operations, including construction and capital project accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. You will assist with external audits, maintain general ledger integrity, and collaborate with AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
• Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Account reconciliations

General ledger

Audit processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics)

Job description

Associa is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily and monthly accounting operations, including construction and capital project accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. You will assist with external audits, maintain general ledger integrity, and collaborate with AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with