Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

Join a dynamic commercial construction company specializing in public works projects, with a primary focus on supporting CalTrans projects. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and various transactional accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for job identification and taxes.
• Complete all necessary Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for subcontractors.
• Process invoices and issue checks.
• Post accounts payable invoices and maintain records.
• Follow up on any missing invoices or invoice-related issues.
• Distribute employee credit card expense reports and manage receipts for reimbursement.
• Process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Set up job cost codes and categories in Timberline.
• Update pre-lien records per job in Timberline.
• Manage time & material worksheets, pre-liens, stop notices, and progress billings.
• Manage Cal-OSHA permits and safety forms (Form 300).
• Serve as a backup for payroll needs, including garnishments/deductions.
• Oversee unemployment claims and set up new hires in internal systems.
• Manage W-4s, payroll tax deposits/withholdings, and quarterly payroll tax reports.
• Manage subcontractor certified payroll reports and fringe benefits reports.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting, construction accounting, and GAAP principles.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Experience with accounts payable, payroll, certified payroll, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, journal entry, reporting, accounts receivable, balance sheet, financial statements, and cost accounting.
• Familiarity with Timberline construction accounting software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant within the construction industry, particularly in union payroll and public works.
• Experience with construction accounting software, Timberline preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires working on-site five days a week in a small company setting, consisting of 3 office staff and 10 field staff. The environment fosters collaboration and offers opportunities to contribute significantly to impactful projects.