Staff Accountant

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA

Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 / Annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in the construction/project-based industry. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and partnering cross-functionally with project and operations teams.

This is a great opportunity for someone with project accounting or WIP experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Project Accounting & WIP

• Maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and job cost reporting
• Support revenue recognition and project profitability tracking
• Analyze project costs including labor, materials, and overhead

Financial Analysis

• Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance
• Work with large datasets using Excel and reporting tools

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with audit preparation (financial, tax, insurance)
• Support tax filings including sales and property tax
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with AP/AR, project managers, and operations teams
• Help identify process improvements and efficiencies

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Construction or project accounting experience (WIP) strongly preferred
• Understanding of GAAP fundamentals
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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