Staff Accountant I

Aligned Solutions

Staff Accountant I

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Company Overview

    A leading national, privately held construction firm provides innovative solutions that have resulted in numerous award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, the organization specializes in construction management, solar EPC, and design-build services.

    Its diverse portfolio includes projects in luxury high-rise residential, mixed-use developments, hospitality, education (K–12 and higher ed), justice facilities, solar energy and battery storage, and sports sectors.

    The company has been consistently recognized as one of the top general contractors in the nation and a leader in solar construction. It maintains a strong entrepreneurial culture that emphasizes safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development, earning recognition as one of the best places to work.

    Position Scope and Organizational Impact

    The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the organization’s financial records. This position is responsible for general ledger reconciliations, preparing and recording journal entries, managing fixed asset and lease accounting, and assisting with various financial analyses and reporting needs.

    The Staff Accountant will collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams to support month-end close, annual audits, and continuous process improvements.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Create and maintain new general ledger accounts as needed.

    • Perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts and entities.

    • Reconcile bank and investment accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.

    • Prepare and record corporate journal entries in the ERP system.

    • Maintain fixed asset records and support month-end depreciation processes.

    • Update and maintain monthly reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.

    • Manage lease accounting data by entering new leases, modifying existing ones, and removing expired leases.

    • Prepare consulting fee invoices and assist in coding insurance-related invoices for proper allocation.

    • Process approved insurance claims, prepare related invoices, and maintain reimbursement tracking logs.

    • Maintain and roll forward Excel schedules supporting key accounting areas.

    • Assist with ad hoc analyses, reconciliations, and financial reporting as needed.

    • Support external audit and tax preparation by providing schedules and documentation.

    • Research and respond to accounting inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

    • Participate in special projects, process improvements, and financial analyses as assigned.

    • Perform other duties as required.

    Education and Experience Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).

    • 1–3 years of experience in a financial accounting department.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation).

    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    • High attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Construction industry experience is a plus but not required.