Job Description
Job Description
Staff Accountant
$55-75,000 DOE
Hackensack NJ area
For are a well-established construction company, supporting a wide range of projects.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reporting. This role is designed as a development opportunity, providing hands-on training and exposure to multiple aspects of general accounting within a construction environment, including job costing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated individual who is eager to learn, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Our team is committed to accuracy, quality, and operational excellence. We offer a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and gain exposure across multiple areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting operations, including data entry, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing and collections
- Participate in job cost tracking and project accounting, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead
- Work within Sage (construction accounting software) to enter, track, and maintain financial data
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Help compile financial reports and assist with budget tracking
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
- Collaborate with project managers and operations staff to ensure financial accuracy
- Assist with audits and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or near completion) with 6 months-2 years accounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated motivation to learn new concepts and systems
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good Excel skills (e.g., formulas, data organization, basic analysis), experience with SAGE a plus
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills