What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Staff Accountant - San Francisco or San Jose position at Skyline Construction?
Skyline is Building Better Together
Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois. Skyline is 100% employee-owned, and has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for the past 5 years. We believe that we are “building better together.”
What’s in it for you?
The Corporate Staff Accountant supports the finance team in core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing weekly payroll, processing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities, and assisting with month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated to grow within the accounting profession. This role is based in either of Skyline's Bay Area offices located downtown San Francisco or Santana Row in San Jose.
As a Corporate Staff Accountant, you will serve in the following areas:
- Execute daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions
- Prepare monthly general ledger (GL) reconciliations for assigned accounts
- Research and resolve discrepancies and prepare journal entries (both adjusting and reclassifying)
- Prepare monthly job cost (JC) allocations
- Prepare monthly GL metrics, budgets, and forecasts for the department
- Assist with tax preparation, audits, and financial statement reviews with external CPA
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Assist in maintaining and reconciling job cost ledgers
- Review project cost reports for accuracy and completeness
- Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances
- Support Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, including percentage-of-completion calculations
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountants to ensure accurate cost allocation
- Process weekly payroll for field and office employees
- Administer union payroll compliance, including wage rates, fringe benefits, and certified payroll reporting
- Support multi-state payroll compliance, including proper tax withholding and reporting requirements
- Review and validate employee time entries, job coding, and labor allocations
- Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of deductions, garnishments, and benefits
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts
- Assist with vendor onboarding and compliance (W-9s, insurance certificates, CSLB)
- Support weekly accounts payable, expense reports, and payment cycle
- Monitor collections and assist with accounts receivable aging reports
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Maintain documentation for internal controls and audit trails
- Assist with tax filings, including sales/use tax and 1099 reporting
- Support compliance with union and prevailing wage requirements, as applicable
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency
- Participate in process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental goals and regulatory standards
- Support implementation of new systems and process improvements to enhance efficiency
Work Environment
- Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Organizational & Interpersonal Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented approach
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Leadership & Ownership
- Takes full ownership of responsibilities and team performance
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound problem-solving skills
- Embraces collaboration and continuous improvement
Motivation & Initiative
- Positive attitude with a strong commitment to personal and team development
- Proactively seeks opportunities to add value
Communication & Planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning, prioritization, and deadline management abilities
- Keep stakeholders informed and aligned
Judgment
- Exercise sound, independent judgment in financial, accounting, and payroll-related decisions
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–3 years of accounting experience (construction industry experience preferred)
- CPA, CMA, or CCIFP preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of GAAP and Construction Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., Sage CRE 300, Sage Paperless, Procore)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations teams
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan Matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Gym reimbursement program
- Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)
This position is onsite and requires regular presence at the office during standard business hours.
The actual salary will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Based on you meeting our benefit eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits: health, disability, life, dental, vision, Employee Stock Ownership Program and other retirement plans.
Skyline is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, military/veteran or disability status or any other bases under the law.
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Salary : $120,687 - $147,842