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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Staff Accountant at Talently Staff Accountant at Talently in Gloucester City, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Title:
Staff Accountant Location:
On Site -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Salary:
$50,000-$60,000
Skills:
Accountant, AP, AR, Reconciliations, Payroll, Debit, Credits, Prepaids About the Construction Company /
The Opportunity:
Join a leading construction organization as they continue to grow! This onsite opportunity in Conshohocken offers the chance to support complex construction operations while developing your accounting career through hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, project billing, and financial reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
Process vendor invoices, match them with purchase orders, and ensure appropriate approvals. Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers. Maintain accurate accounts payable files, vendor records, and supporting documentation. Create and issue customer invoices in accordance with project contracts and construction billing requirements. Track receivables, follow up on outstanding balances, and resolve billing discrepancies. Assist with lien waivers, W-9s, business licenses, and other construction compliance documentation. Reconcile vendor statements, bank activity, and AP and AR accounts while resolving payment issues. Support month-end close activities, audits, special projects, and general office administration.
Must-Have Skills:
At least 2 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience. Experience processing invoices, payments, receipts, customer billing, and vendor statements. Strong understanding of account reconciliations and attention to detail. Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of construction billing practices, including project contracts, progress billing, AIA forms, or retainage. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Prior accounting experience within the construction industry. Experience with work-in-progress accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion concepts. Familiarity with lien waivers, W-9 requirements, and construction compliance documentation. Experience supporting audits, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives. Exposure to banking transactions, ACH processing, wire transfers, and check runs.