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Staff Accountant
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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).
$81,117 / year median in Washington
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage the preparation and review of project funding packages and related internal documentation to support timely submission to project teams and ownership groups.
- Examine billing activity, compliance records, and supporting data to identify discrepancies, assess potential risk, and elevate issues when needed.
- Compile and review project-level and joint venture financial statements to help ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluate construction compliance materials such as lien waivers, affidavits, and preliminary notices to confirm required documentation is in place.
- Produce recurring monthly accounting reports for construction and development stakeholders and distribute them within established timelines.
- Prepare capital call and distribution schedules while verifying amounts and supporting calculations.
- Reconcile direct costs, contract balances, and job-related accounting records, making corrections as necessary.
- Assist with audit and tax support requests by gathering documentation and responding to year-end inquiries.
- Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for project teams, subcontractors, and vendors by addressing questions and resolving financial issues.
- Provide guidance to less experienced staff members and contribute to overall team effectiveness through collaboration and knowledge sharing.