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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Staff Accountant/Project Accountant

Location : Downtown Miami, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time, On-Site

Department : Accounting

Reports To : Accounting Director

Company Overview

Our client, a leading construction company (residential and commercial) based in South Florida is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to join its Midtown Miami office as soon as possible. Previous experience within consutruction/project accounting is a must.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in managing the financial operations of our construction projects, including job costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. This on-site position in Midtown Miami requires proficiency in Procore for project management integration and Sage for accounting processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting our project-driven operations.

Key Responsibilities

• General Accounting : Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of construction-related transactions (e.g., job costs, subcontractor payments).
• Job Costing : Track and allocate project costs using Procore and Sage, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses, to ensure accurate project profitability analysis.
• Accounts Payable : Process invoices, subcontractor payments, and vendor bills in Sage, verifying accuracy and ensuring timely payments in alignment with project budgets.
• Accounts Receivable : Manage client billings, progress payments, and retainage, ensuring timely collections and accurate recording in Sage.
• Financial Reporting : Prepare financial statements, job cost reports, and budget variance analyses, complying with GAAP and supporting IFRS where applicable, using Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Payroll Support : Assist with payroll processing for construction staff, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements and union regulations, if applicable.
• Reconciliation : Perform bank reconciliations, job cost reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliations, integrating data from Procore and Sage.
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to construction-specific regulations, such as lien waivers, insurance certificates, and Florida construction laws (e.g., Florida Statutes Chapter 713).
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, leveraging Procores financial tools and Sages automation features to enhance efficiency.
• Collaboration : Work closely with project managers, accounts payable coordinators, and external auditors to support project financials and audits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 35 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Procore for job costing and project financial management.
• Proficiency in Sage (e.g., Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate or Sage Intacct) for accounting tasks.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, progress billing, and retainage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage high-volume transactions.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work on-site full-time at our Midtown Miami office.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with construction-specific regulations, such as AIA billing or lien management.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards (e.g., IFRS 15 for revenue recognition in construction contracts).
• Knowledge of additional construction or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite).
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction

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