Staff Accountant Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Staff Accountant Balfour Beatty US life insurance, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Charlotte Jun 14, 2025 We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a desire to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and general ledger entries. Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and vendor invoices. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Assist in preparing financial statements and internal reports. Work with project managers to ensure accurate job cost tracking and budget adherence. Process subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and compliance documentation. Maintain accurate and organized accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP. Support audits, tax preparation, and financial reviews. Continuously improve accounting processes and participate in software or procedural upgrades.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or a project-based industry. Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, or similar) is a plus. Solid understanding of GAAP and job costing principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Paid Volunteer time
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus About us Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering s-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (

LSE:

BBY). Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:

Phone:

(214) 468-4700

Email:

BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law: “Know Your Rights” Poster Pay Transparency Notice