| Location | Fort Worth |
The Staff Accountant supports the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate, complete, and GAAP-Compliant financial records for Westwood Contractors, Inc. This role includes job cost accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts receivable, billing, cash application, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close support within Sage 300 CRE.
Ability to serve as back up Payroll Specialist by processing weekly payroll
Understanding of GAAP and construction accounting principles consistent with CFMA standards
Familiarity with job cost systems, WIP Schedules, and revenue recognition
Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations analysis
Strong attention to detail, organization and deadline management
Ability to work extended hours as needed during month-end close, audits, and peak workload periods
Prepare routine and adjust journal entries
Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliation
Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
Support accurate job cost accounting by reviewing cost coding, correcting mis-posted costs, and ensuring alignment with budgets
Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, including over/under-billing analysis and revenue recognition support
Track and reconcile retainage receivable balances
Support project setup, budget imports, and estimate integration in Sage 300 CRE and related systems
Prepare and issue customer billings in accordance with contract terms, schedules of values, retainage provisions, and GAAP
Submit invoices through customer portals and ensure compliance with owner and funding requirements
Monitor billing accuracy to support proper revenue recognition and minimize WIP adjustments
Partner with project managers and operations staff to resolve job cost, billing and contract issues
Communicate accounting issues clearly and timely to the Financial Controller
Provide professional, responsive communication to customers and internal stakeholders
Serve as a backup to the Payroll Specialist by assisting with weekly payroll processing, as needed
Support external audits, bonding, and lender information requests
Assist with sales tax accruals, filings, and remittances
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Required.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience; construction or job cost accounting experience preferred.
Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations strongly preferred.