What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ACCOUNTANT position at THE WITMER GROUP?
The Witmer Group is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. This position connects our project teams with accounting by ensuring accurate customer billing, timely vendor payments, and reliable job-cost information.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare contract billings, including AIA pay applications, progress billings, schedules of values, and retainage.
- Coordinate billing documentation, including lien waivers and certificates of insurance.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances.
- Work with project managers to resolve billing questions and missing documentation.
- Review accounts payable transactions for proper coding, approvals, and job-cost allocation.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor payment inquiries.
- Assist with job costing and month-end close.
Qualifications
- Five to eight years of accounting experience.
- Construction or specialty-trade accounting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and contract billing is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Experience with construction accounting software.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Full Benefit Package including paid time off, holidays, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match
All interested applicants may apply online at thewitmergroup.bamboohr.com/careers or email resumes to careers@thewitmergroup.com.