Staff Accountant (Construction)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong background in the construction industry to support our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, job cost tracking, and financial reporting. Experience with Sage 100 or ComputerEase is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including month-end and year-end close processes
  
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  
• Support job costing and project accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of construction project expenses and revenues
  
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and assist with revenue recognition
  
• Process invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and lien waivers
  
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities as needed
  
• Partner with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances
  
• Prepare financial reports and support internal/external audits
  
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required
  
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based accounting
  
• Experience with Sage 100 or ComputerEase
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
  
• Knowledge of GAAP principles
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with subcontract billing, AIA billing, and retainage tracking
  
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-project accounting environments
  
• CPA or CPA track (a plus, not required)
  

Work Environment

• Onsite role based in Houston, TX
  
• Collaborative, team-oriented construction accounting environment
  

Compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, etc.)