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**ABOUT YOU**
Are you an Accounting professional who is seeking a challenge? Do you have a public accounting background but are ready to transition into an inhouse role? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? Do you enjoy working with a collaborative team? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
We are looking for a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team in our Atlanta office. You will work closely with our Senior Controller and many different teams.
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE**
Assist controllers in reconciling all month end reports to the general ledger.
Also assist in preparing and monitoring budgets.
Design and build Microsoft Excel based pivot tables.
Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for various local and state entities.
Work with controllers and project managers to obtain and renew the appropriate state and local contractor and business licenses.
Post various journal entries including but not limited to job cost accruals and insurance.
Work with controllers on various aspects of month end close and the preparation of financial statements for multiple entities.
**NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years' of related experience.
Public accounting experience a plus.
General knowledge of payroll concepts and tax withholdings.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically needing advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Viewpoint Software or an equivalent ERP system.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
**MAKE YOUR MOVE**
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, Yes! we look forward to meeting you.
_ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCOs Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers._
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Full Time
$58k-71k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/10/2024
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WESTPORT, CT
50 - 100
Private
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