What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Talently?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: On Site - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Skills: Accountant, AP, AR, Reconciliations, Payroll, Debit, Credits, Prepaids
About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:
Join a leading construction organization as they continue to grow! This onsite opportunity in Conshohocken offers the chance to support complex construction operations while developing your accounting career through hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, project billing, and financial reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, match them with purchase orders, and ensure appropriate approvals.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable files, vendor records, and supporting documentation.
- Create and issue customer invoices in accordance with project contracts and construction billing requirements.
- Track receivables, follow up on outstanding balances, and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Assist with lien waivers, W-9s, business licenses, and other construction compliance documentation.
- Reconcile vendor statements, bank activity, and AP and AR accounts while resolving payment issues.
- Support month-end close activities, audits, special projects, and general office administration.
Must-Have Skills:
- At least 2 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
- Experience processing invoices, payments, receipts, customer billing, and vendor statements.
- Strong understanding of account reconciliations and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of construction billing practices, including project contracts, progress billing, AIA forms, or retainage.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Prior accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Experience with work-in-progress accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion concepts.
- Familiarity with lien waivers, W-9 requirements, and construction compliance documentation.
- Experience supporting audits, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives.
- Exposure to banking transactions, ACH processing, wire transfers, and check runs.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000