Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction, and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our team.

The ideal Staff Accountant will have a strong knowledge of the full accounting life cycle, with a background in accounting for the construction industry, possessing a solid understanding of payroll, AR, AP, and job costing. This role will prepare and maintain financial records and the general ledger to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Assists with payroll processing and performs general cost accounting and related tax filings.
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles, and assists with monthly and year end books.
Assists Project Managers with project budget analysis, project costs, profitability, and reporting.
Process and tracks subcontractor invoices and payments.
Reviews and approves vendor invoices related to specific projects.
Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
Prepares and submits accurate and timely client billings, including AIA documents, progress billing, and follows up on past due client/vendor invoices.
Gathers necessary account information and documentation for annual audits.
Maintains and updates job cost ledgers, ensuring all project related job costs are accurately recorded.
Processes and manages lien waivers from subcontractors and vendors.
Prepares and processes weekly payment runs.
Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Manage and reconcile company credit card expenses.
Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) as they apply to the construction industry.
High skill level in PC usage and software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong analytical prowess with keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Heavybid)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, preferred.
2+ years of significant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 1 year of construction experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. A review of this Job Description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently; requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.