Staff Accountant

Traylor Bros. Inc.•Evansville, IN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company specializing in technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground projects across North America. Founded in 1946, the company is known for its honesty, courage, and innovative abilities, aiming to construct complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and providing opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment. Their core values include Safety, People, Innovation, Ethics, Communication, and Community. The Staff Accountant – Financial Reporting, Compliance & Technical Accounting role is crucial for supporting the company's financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and specialized accounting functions. This position combines general ledger and reporting duties with technical accounting and compliance tasks, such as certified payroll, 401(k) plan compliance, and accounting for complex areas like leases, prepaid assets, and company aircraft. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, HR, payroll, and external auditors.

Requirements

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline
2–5 years of accounting experience (construction or project-based accounting a plus)
Experience or exposure to compliance reporting, payroll, or benefits accounting
Familiarity with lease accounting (ASC 842) and other technical accounting areas
Experience with ERP systems
Experience with certified payroll reporting
Experience with payroll tax reporting
Exposure to 401(k) plan administration or audit support
Knowledge of construction accounting and job cost structures
Interest in technical accounting and process improvement
CPA or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain detailed supporting schedules
Review and analyze income statement accounts and job cost reports; provide insights to project teams and management
Prepare timely financial statements for assigned business units and joint ventures
Reconcile intercompany transactions between related entities
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Serve as an accounting resource for project teams and internal stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Review and reconcile internal wage and tax reports to ADP reports and filings
Support and/or lead certified payroll reporting compliance for applicable projects
Participate in internal and external audits, including benefit plan and compliance audits
Support administration and compliance of the Company’s 401(k) plan
Assist with annual 401(k) audit and related reporting requirements
Coordinate with HR and third-party administrators on benefit-related accounting and reporting
Perform and support accounting for leases (ASC 842), including tracking, reporting, and compliance
Maintain and account for prepaid assets and related amortization schedules
Assist with accounting and reporting for company aircraft
Research and document technical accounting issues and support implementation of new accounting standards
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Assist with development of reporting tools and analytics to support business decisions
Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and finance functions