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Job Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Administration
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Location: Greensboro, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations within a specialty construction and service environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven setting. The Staff Accountant will support month-end close, general ledger activity, and collaboration with project, service, and billing teams. As an employee-owned company, we value ownership, accountability, and the impact each role has on our shared success.
The ideal candidate understands how accounting supports operations and is interested in growing within a construction or contracting business.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with company policies
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal review
Accounts & Transaction Support
- Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed
- Assist with job cost and service cost accounting, including cost coding and review
- Partner with billing teams to ensure proper revenue recognition and cutoff
Reporting & Analysis
- Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and schedules
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up on reconciling items
- Help identify process improvements and documentation opportunities
Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with project administration, service billing, and operations teams
- Support audits, job reviews, and internal controls
- Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (construction or service industry a plus)
- Basic understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
- Experience in construction, specialty contracting, or service-based businesses
- Familiarity with construction accounting concepts (job cost, WIP, revenue recognition)
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Accurate and timely completion of assigned close tasks
- Well-organized reconciliations and support schedules
- Strong collaboration with accounting and operations teams
- Continuous improvement in efficiency and accuracy
Why Join Us
- Join an employee-owned company where your work directly contributes to shared success
- Gain exposure to construction and service accounting in a stable environment
- Your experience and attention to detail are valued and relied upon
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to grow
- We offer a collaborative environment built on learning, accountability, communication, and long-term ownership
Work Environment
- Office-based with potential for hybrid work arrangements
- May require travel to other office locations around our footprint (on occasion)
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience.
- Includes benefit package (medical, 401k, PTO, etc.)