What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.?
Staff Accountant
Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!
The Staff Accountant position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, with a strong emphasis on Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial processes. This is an on-site position requiring someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:
Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.
Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!
The Staff Accountant position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, with a strong emphasis on Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial processes. This is an on-site position requiring someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules, ensuring accurate percentage-of-completion calculations and reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and revenue recognition.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Support billing processes, including AIA billing, progress billing, and retainage tracking.
- Monitor and reconcile job costs against budgets, flagging variances for management review.
- Prepare schedules and support documentation for external CPA firm during annual reviews/audits.
- Assist with cash flow analysis and forecasting.
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support AP and AR functions as needed.
- Assist with sales/use tax and lien waiver tracking as applicable to construction projects.
- Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support a growing department.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required,
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA license preferred,
- Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry,
- Hands-on experience with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting required,
- Experience with job costing and construction accounting softwares (e.g., Foundation and HeavyJob/HCSS preferred),
- Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition a plus,
- Communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and project teams
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions
- 401K with employer match
- Long-Term Incentives
Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.