Staff Accountant
Location: Stamford, CT
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position Type: Full-Time in-office
Compensation: $75-85K
Job Overview
The Staff Accountant supports the CFO in managing core financial operations, including job costing, WIP reporting, month-end close, and internal controls. This role partners closely with Project Managers, the Payroll Manager, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and profitable project performance.
This position is well-suited for an experienced construction accountant who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
- Manage month-end close activities, including bank reconciliations, sales tax returns, and recurring journal entries.
- Support internal controls and adherence to accounting policies.
- Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports using the percentage-of-completion method.
- Analyze budget-to-actual project costs for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Partner with Project Managers to identify cost variances and margin risks.
- Work with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll reporting and labor cost allocations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure payroll and job cost data aligns with financial reporting.
- Support improvements to accounting processes, ERP data integrity, and reporting accuracy.
Qualifications
Experience
- 7–10+ years of accounting experience, including 3–5+ years in construction accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar).
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Strong understanding of construction accounting and WIP reporting.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.