Staff Accountant

ARCO Companies • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team in our Atlanta office. You will work closely with our Controller and many different teams across our organization. ARCO is a Family of Construction Companies and is one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience a plus but not required.
• Experience with Vista/ Viewpoint Software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and investigating discrepancies.
• Assist controllers in preparing and monitoring overhead budgets.
• Work extensively in Microsoft Excel, with spreadsheets with complex formulas and Power Query.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for various local and state entities.
• Work with controllers and project managers to obtain and renew the appropriate state and local contractor and business licenses.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile a wide range of journal entries, including job cost accruals and adjustments, ensuring accurate cost allocations, proper period recognition, and overall alignment with company financials.
• Work with controllers throughout the month end close process, supporting the preparation and review of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

What This Job Offers

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