Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Suffolk, Virginia on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can balance day-to-day financial operations with project-based reporting and analysis. The position supports payroll, reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting while partnering with internal teams and external contacts to keep accounting processes accurate and timely.

Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing and completion of required documentation and reporting for local municipalities.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and record closing journal entries to support an accurate month-end close.
• Analyze job cost performance and profitability trends to help leadership evaluate construction project results.
• Assist with intercompany billing activity and support consolidated financial reporting across related entities.
• Review accounts payable records against vendor statements, research discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding or missing invoices.
• Prepare client invoicing for active projects, monitor outstanding balances, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow.
• Produce financial reporting packages such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and other requested analyses for projects and company operations.
• Coordinate accounting schedules, deadlines, and related meetings while providing administrative support for finance-related office operations.
• Strengthen internal controls by identifying workflow improvements and recommending more efficient accounting processes.• Experience in accounting within construction, contractor, or project-based environments.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger activity, journal entries, and bank or account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, shift priorities as needed, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving discrepancies and improving financial processes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, vendors, and internal business partners.