What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Construction position at Cogent Talent Solutions?
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role requires proficiency in QuickBooks, a grasp of accounting fundamentals, and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks
- Record and reconcile daily transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Process payroll and ensure timely tax filings
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Communicate updates to management
- Coordinate with external accountants for audits and tax preparation
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
- 2 years of accounting experience, construction industry preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- QuickBooks experience (preferred)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000