Staff Accountant - Construction

Cogent Talent Solutions • Oxford, CT

19h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Comfortable working as a sole accountant handling both strategy and daily data entry.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, document control, time management, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.
• Self-starter with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
• Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.
• Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all full-cycle accounting functions independently, handling both high-level financial tasks and daily hands-on data entry.
• Oversee complete document control for all financial files, job files, vendor records, tax documentation, and receipts to maintain immaculate records and audit readiness.
• Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
• Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping and reporting; assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting, and data entry as needed.
• Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.
• Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.
• Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, compliance enforcement, and sound financial stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level