Staff Accountant

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is one of the top building and construction companies in the commercial real estate industry. They have multiple locations throughout the US. They specialize in the industrial, civil, and special projects markets. They are currently looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$50k – $60k

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will join a team of Project Accountants to support a variety of multi-million dollar projects in the Southeast region with job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

• Performing general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.  
• Completing all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Participating in monthly forecast review meetings.  
• Providing project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises. 
• Assembling client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensuring timely payment. 
• Preparing bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries. 
• Ensuring that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers, is in place.

Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• Open to entry-level experience.
• Understanding of full-cycle accounting, project forecasting, and budgeting. 
• Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights. 
• Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• 2 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry is preferred. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Benefits:

• Healthcare.
• Unlimited sick time.
• 401(K) with match.
• PTO.

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