Staff accountant - WIP

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Austin, Texas. This role involves preparing financial records, supporting close processes, and assisting with project cost tracking in a growing construction company. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Leadership development

People development

Paid holidays

PTO

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Understanding of WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion method.
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with construction accounting systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with US GAAP.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with WIP schedules, project cost tracking, and revenue recognition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Job details

Base, PTO, Pet Insurance, 401k

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Salary $60,000 - $85,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a dynamic, high-growth organization currently generating $500 million in revenue and rapidly scaling toward $1 billion. As a privately held company, we operate with agility, making strategic investments in both our business and our people to sustain our momentum.

Our success is driven by a culture of leadership development, where we prioritize growing managers and empowering our teams to take on new challenges. We believe that strong leadership at every level fuels innovation, operational excellence, and long-term success. By fostering a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and career growth, we are building a team that is ready to scale with us.

As we expand, we remain committed to maintaining an environment where ambitious professionals thrive, leadership potential is nurtured, and our collective success is shared. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow within a company that is shaping the future, we’d love to have you on the journey.



Why join us?

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• leadership development
• people development
• paid holidays
• PTO
• pet insurance
  
  

Job Details

Responsibilities

Job Title Staff Accountant – Construction

We are a growing construction company seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a strong understanding of WIP (Work-in-Progress) billing in a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with US GAAP
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Assist with WIP schedules, project cost tracking, and revenue recognition
• Work closely with project managers to ensure proper billing and job costing
• Reconcile job-related accounts and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Assist with audits, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
• Understanding of WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion method
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with construction accounting systems a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
  

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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