Staff Accountant (Construction)
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Smarter HR Solutions LLC
Houston, TX, US
Summary
Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger reconciliation, job cost tracking, and financial reporting. Partner with project managers to monitor budgets and ensure accurate revenue recognition through WIP schedules.
Job Description
***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***
Job Title: Staff Accountant (Construction)
Job Type: Temp-to-hire or Direct hire
Job Salary: $70,000-$75,000 (DOE)
Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week
Job Location: Houston, TX 77002
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong background in the construction industry to support our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, job cost tracking, and financial reporting. Experience with Sage 100 or ComputerEase is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Support job costing and project accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of construction project expenses and revenues
- Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and assist with revenue recognition
- Process invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and lien waivers
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities as needed
- Partner with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances
- Prepare financial reports and support internal/external audits
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Assist with process improvements and system enhancements
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required
- Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based accounting
- Experience with Sage 100 or ComputerEase
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
- Knowledge of GAAP principles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with subcontract billing, AIA billing, and retainage tracking
- Exposure to multi-entity or multi-project accounting environments
- CPA or CPA track (a plus, not required)
Work Environment
- Onsite role based in Houston, TX
- Collaborative, team-oriented construction accounting environment
Benefits
Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, etc.)
Smarter HR Solutions' consultants and trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in Human Resources core competencies and Training and Development. We provide our customers with degreed, certified, experienced, and professional Human Resources support, when it's needed. Our role is to strategize with our clients to identify their needs and create a plan of action to ensure the success of their organization. Our Human Resources Management Team utilizes the latest Human Resources techniques and training to improve productivity, efficiency, competency, communication, and employee satisfaction. At Smarter HR Solutions, we are focused on providing effective and efficient Human Resources Consulting Services, Training and Development, and Staffing solutions with the highest level of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Smarter HR Solutions' consultants and trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in Human Resources core competencies and Training and Development. We provide our customers with degreed, certified, experienced, and professional Human Resources support, when it's needed. Our role is to strategize with our clients to identify their needs and create a plan of action to ensure the success of their organization. Our Human Resources Management Team utilizes the latest Human Resources techniques and training to improve productivity, efficiency, competency, communication, and employee satisfaction. At Smarter HR Solutions, we are focused on providing effective and efficient Human Resources Consulting Services, Training and Development, and Staffing solutions with the highest level of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
