Staff Accountant (Reno)

Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party search firm recruiting for a construction client's Job Costing Staff Accountant. This is a great opportunity to work for a dynamic Accounting Manager in a fast growing company.

Job Overview :

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with 2+ years of experience in construction job costing to join our client company's accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables) and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking project costs, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This role requires a strong understanding of construction accounting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in maintaining job cost accounting records and tracking expenses for construction projects.
• Reconcile project costs, budgets, and actual expenditures.
• General ledger and bank account reconciliations.
• Provide backup support to the accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) and payroll (PR) staff and transactions related to construction projects.
• Reconciliation of accounts payable general ledger activity and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial reports , including job cost reports and variance analysis.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and budget tracking.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, WIP schedules, and cash flow projections .
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction industry accounting standards .
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Assist with payroll processing as it relates to project cost allocations.

Qualifications & Experience :

Work Environment & Benefits :

If you are a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with experience in construction job costing , we encourage you to apply and contribute to our client's growing team.