Staff Accountant
$70,000–$90,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, and account reviews. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and prepare posts for real estate transactions, debt activity, and intercompany items. Review KPIs and financial reports for accuracy while supporting project cost accounting and multi-entity processes. Assist with bank reconciliations and daily transaction reviews. Identify process gaps and recommend automation or AI tools to streamline workflows and reporting tools. Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial records. Maintain documentation and confidentiality across construction and real estate development entities.
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, GAAP, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Prior experience in a Staff Accountant, Senior Accounting Assistant, Accounting Analyst, or similar accounting role
- Ability to independently own recurring accounting tasks and follow them through to completion
- Strong experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Self-motivated, accountable, and proactive in identifying what needs to be done
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with multiple entities, departments, and accounting priorities
- Ability to identify inefficiencies in standard processes and recommend practical improvements
- Experience recording accounting entries, preparing journal entries, and completing reconciliations required
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required
- high proficiency in Excel is a must
- Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work required
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced Excel skills strongly preferred
- Experience using AI tools, automation, or technology to improve accounting processes is a plus
- Experience with accounting systems, reporting tools, automation, or AI-supported process improvements is a plus
- Experience in homebuilding, construction, real estate development, project cost accounting, or manufacturing is strongly preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- Equivalent accounting experience may be considered in place of a four-year degree
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
- Experience in construction, homebuilding, real estate development, project cost accounting, or multi-entity accounting strongly preferred
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