xPL - Staff Accountant

Turner Construction•Decatur, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists with financial administration and staff accounting activities for the manufacturing team, supporting implementation of company financial policies and procedures to promote compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. The role performs and supports accounting tasks, analyzes financial data, assists with project cost reports, payables, billings, reconciliations, forecasting, project setup, closeout, and audit requests. The position develops an understanding of construction operations, contract types, cost drivers, and project financial management through guided work and project engagement. The role is based onsite at the manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama, Monday through Friday, with limited travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field, with at least one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial processes.
Interest in cost accounting, construction finance, and/or project-based financial management.
Ability to maintain confidential information and follow company financial policies, practices, and standard operating procedures.
Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively, ask questions, and flexibly prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines with supervisor direction.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with financial systems such as SAP is a plus.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment with financial deadlines.
Willingness to travel on a limited basis.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in accounting or finance.
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence tools for financial analysis, data validation, and process automation, and willingness to learn how to apply them to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with accounting tasks and analyze financial data for assigned projects using company financial systems.
Develop an understanding of construction operations, contract types, and cost drivers through project engagement.
Assist with preparation, review, and audit of cost reports; learn to identify cost variances, project risks, and compliance considerations.
Audit and reconcile client bills against the general ledger.
Support timely accounts payable transactions through the Shared Service Organization and review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accurate cost coding and required documentation.
Verify subcontractor compliance, including contracts, insurance, and lien waivers; escalate discrepancies, assist with vendor account audits and research, and reconcile outstanding invoices against expected monthly expenses.
Perform assigned month-end close activities, including posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, validating Work-In-Place (WIP), and resolving or escalating discrepancies before deadlines.
Maintain accurate records of project assets and rentals for insurance documentation.
Support preparation of project billings in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, with oversight.
Monitor accounts receivable and escalate billing or collection concerns to a supervisor.
Participate in forecasting General Conditions/General Requirements, staff, and labor costs, including insurance and taxes.
Participate in job site visits to observe finance operations and project progress and gather financial data.
Coordinate with project teams and the Shared Service Organization to support accurate and timely financial data flow.
Assist with project setup and maintenance in financial systems and maintain current and new budget coding and structures.
Assist with final cost reconciliation and revenue validation during project closeout.
Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation as directed.
Attend and contribute to team meetings to learn financial processes, adopt best practices, and evaluate integration of artificial intelligence tools.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.