Staff Accountant (Construction)

Company: W.C. Spratt, Inc.
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Staff Accountant (Construction)W.C. Spratt, Inc. is an established sitework/underground utility contractor seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Accountant with proven leadership skills who will play a hands-on role managing a small team, as well as all accounting processes, financial planning and reporting, internal controls, job costing and budgeting.---Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Manage accounting staff of 2-3.
• Timely, accurate reconciliation and closing of month-end/year-end of accounting modules.
• A/R billing and reconciliations.
• Cash Management.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual schedules to include investment, uncompleted contracts, gross profit, overhead, fixed asset, depreciation and loans.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
• Prepare and analyze Work-In-Progress reports and job cost analysis reports.
• Meet with senior and project management to review job status and performance against budget.
• Analyze actual vs. expected results, identifying the cause of a variance or trend.
• Preparation and coordination of external audits and reviews.
• Coordinate timely completion of CPA review and audit of year-end financial statements.
• Coordination of Worker's Comp audit/General Liability audit.
• Renewal of general liability, auto, property/umbrella insurance policies, etc.
• Monitor actual WC/GL insurance payroll exposures in relation to estimates.
• Claims administration - insurance vs. self-pay.
• Preparation of personal BPOL, HVUT and other annual returns.
• Maintain fixed asset register and record monthly entries for depreciation, additions and disposals.
• Special projects and assistance with strategic planning. -Skills, Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or CMA preferred
  • Background in construction accounting.
  • Experience with construction accounting software; Working knowledge of Sage 300 CRE preferred.
  • Seven + years of hands-on accounting and managerial experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.Compensation and Benefits Summary:
    • Status - Full-Time Exempt
    • Base Salary-Commensurate with industry and individual qualifications.
    • Other Benefits - Medical/dental / vision insurance; EAP, paid vacation, paid sick leave; paid holidays; 401k and an ESOP (company-sponsored retirement plan).

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