Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Suwanee, GA 30024 (In Office)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 a year 

Job Description

Our client is a leading, full-service specialty contractor in the commercial construction industry. Known for their strong regional growth, exceptional craftsmanship, and collaborative workplace culture, they are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join their corporate Accounting Team in Suwanee, GA.

This is a full-time, in-office position that will blend traditional general ledger accounting, project-specific cost monitoring, and subcontractor compliance management. If you are a recent accounting graduate who is excited to learn the following tasks over time, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and would like to grow in commercial construction knowledge, this is an excellent opportunity.

What You Will Learn to Do Over Time:

• Perform monthly analysis and reconciliation of expense accounts against budgets; prepare critical weekly cash projection reports.
• Do monthly reviews, reconciliations, and codings of various corporate credit cards and employee expense reports. Balance monthly and quarterly labor allocations to the General Ledger.
• Monitor and reconcile miscellaneous project expenditures and warranty project costs.
• Maintain, review, and audit Subcontractor Agreements and required Insurance Certificates (COIs). 
• Monitor and renew corporate annual state filings.
• Review and balance monthly employee benefit invoices.
• Cross-train and provide reliable backup support to Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Contracts Administration, and Payroll teams as needed.

What They Are Looking For:

• An accounting professional who is eager to learn, who prioritizes accuracy, catches discrepancies early, and thrives when managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Candidates who are personable, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with individuals at all levels—including internal staff, field employees, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Candidate with a proactive mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to continuously build skills.
• Candidates who are highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically featuring Excel capabilities. Hands-on experience with accounting software is a plus..

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Open to recent graduates and early-career professionals.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Commercial construction industry a plus.

Benefits:

Our client values their team and offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability protection
• Company-paid Life Insurance