Staff Accountant

Charter Contracting Company • Boston, MA

57d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Staff Accountant Position Overview The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This role is designed for a high‑performing professional who is eager to grow their Accounting career toward a managerial/leadership position. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and motivated to help build a best‑in‑class finance function for a dynamic and growing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with both field and office teams.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow into a management role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Public Accounting is strongly preferred, with experience in construction, contracting, or project‑based industries, a plus.
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintains general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintains the Company’s monthly WIP schedule and project revenue projections.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
• Collaborates with project managers to track budgets, costs, and billing.
• Review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with percentage‑of‑completion or other relevant methods.
• Understands and helps monitor change orders, retention, and progress billing.
• Provides suggestions and assists with process improvements to strengthen internal controls and accounting policies as the company scales.
• Assists with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards.
• Identify process improvements and implement automation where possible.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting on strategic financial initiatives.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and collaborate across the business to help provide meaningful financial reporting and analyses.

What This Job Offers

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