Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Confidential Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $64,771.26 - $78,004.10 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Accounting systems Microsoft Excel Bachelor's degree GAAP Accounting QuickBooks Budgeting Accounting Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including job costing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in a construction, equipment, or field-services environment and thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven workplace. Key Responsibilities General Accounting Maintain accurate general ledger entries and perform monthly account reconciliations Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis Job Costing & Project Accounting Track and allocate costs by project, including labor, equipment, fuel, and subcontractors Monitor job budgets versus actuals and flag variances for project managers Assist in preparing project billing based on contract terms (T&M, lump sum, unit price) Accounts Payable & Receivable Process vendor invoices, ensure proper coding, and manage payment schedules Generate and send customer invoices; monitor aging and follow up on outstanding balances Maintain vendor and customer records; resolve billing discrepancies promptly Reporting & Compliance Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports Help maintain compliance with sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory requirements Support annual 1099 preparation and other year-end filings Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, heavy equipment, or field services Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred Experience with job cost accounting in a construction environment Experience with equipment fleet cost tracking CPA candidate or CPA a plus Competencies Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial data Strong organizational and time-management skills Effective communicator across office and field teams Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a small team Comfortable working in a blue-collar, operationally driven company culture

Pay:

$64,771.26 - $78,004.10 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chattanooga, TN 37410 (Required)

Work Location:

In person