Staff Accountant

Build the Future with CHE

CHE isn’t looking for someone to process accounting transactions.

We’re looking for someone who wants to become a financial partner to the business.

Our Finance Team is transforming how accounting supports construction operations through AI, automation, data analytics, and process improvement. As routine accounting work becomes increasingly automated, our accountants spend less time processing transactions and more time helping Operations, Commercial, and Executive Leadership make better business decisions.

If you’re looking for a highly structured accounting position where every process has already been perfected, this probably isn’t the right opportunity.

If you’re energized by solving problems, improving processes, leveraging AI, working across departments, and helping build something better, we’d love to meet you.

About CHE

CHE is a growing residential and commercial construction company that believes Finance should be more than a reporting function.

Our accountants work directly with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, Executive Leadership, and customers to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, reduce risk, and build scalable processes.

We’re still building.

That means there will be opportunities to improve systems, challenge existing processes, and make a visible impact on the business.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of CHE while supporting the continued growth of the organization through accurate accounting, insightful financial analysis, process improvement, and business partnership.

Unlike traditional accounting roles, much of CHE’s routine transactional work continues to evolve through AI, automation, and technology.

Rather than spending time performing repetitive accounting tasks, this role focuses on:

• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting month-end and year-end close
• Analyzing financial information
• Supporting project accounting activities
• Improving accounting processes
• Leveraging AI and technology throughout Finance

Success in this role requires strong accounting fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Primary ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Support annual audits and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Working alongside the Residential Accounting Team, you will:

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial trends and investigate variances.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards.
• Support cash flow reporting.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis.

Identify opportunities to improve financial visibility across the business.

AI & Technology

CHE has already automated significant portions of Residential Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable through AI.

The next phase is expanding AI throughout the Finance organization.

This role is expected to:

• Identify repetitive accounting work suitable for automation.
• Develop AI-assisted workflows.
• Improve reporting and financial analytics.
• Build repeatable accounting processes.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures.
• Partner with leadership to identify new AI applications throughout Finance.

Experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar technologies is highly desirable.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

This role works closely with:

• Commercial Operations
• Residential Operations
• Project Managers
• Purchasing
• Executive Leadership
• Customers

Success requires strong communication, follow-through, and the ability to work across departments to resolve financial issues that impact cash flow and project profitability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial formulas.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience.
• Knowledge of job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar AI productivity tools.
• Experience supporting accounting process improvements or automation initiatives.

Please see the link to our DISC assessment. We use the DISC profile to better understand communication styles and team dynamics. Once completed, you’ll receive a copy of the report, which we’ll also use to learn more about how your unique strengths align with the role and our company.

You will need about 20 minutes of quiet time to complete it.

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Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about the accounting function you currently own. What areas are you personally responsible for from start to finish?
• Are you available to work onsite Monday -Friday in Garner, NC?
• Walk us through your month-end close process. Which tasks do you personally complete?
• Tell us about a mistake you caught before it became a larger financial issue. How did you identify it?
• When you're given an unfamiliar accounting task, how do you approach learning it?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000