Staff Accountant

Gray Construction•Lexington, KY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gray Construction is looking to add a Staff Accountant to its team in our Lexington, KY office. Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, and Distribution markets. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project from designing and building state-of-the-art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation. But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business
Two (2+) years of experience in financial accounting
Proficient computer skills, including experience with cloud-based accounting systems, complex Excel spreadsheets, word-processing software, PDFs, and email applications
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to coordinate effectively with internal Gray personnel
Solid understanding of GAAP
High degree of professional integrity
Adherence to standards of honesty, ethicality, and accountability
Efficient and accurate communication
Positive and solution-oriented mindset
Strong commitment to shared success
Prioritization of collaboration and team goals
Pride in individual contributions
High achiever striving to exceed expectations

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the construction industry
Experience with CMiC or other cloud-based construction software

Responsibilities

Review vendor invoices for proper coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.
Process internal accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry and manual check processing.
Prepare bank reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and record associated entries.
Review and approve bank positive pay activity for assigned operating and joint venture accounts.
Prepare and record accounting entries, including job cost allocations, reclassifications, and cash receipts.
Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities as needed.
Monitor fixed asset accounts, research capitalization treatment, maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules, and prepare the fixed asset rollforward.
Support lease accounting, maintain related lease records and schedules, and coordinate lease payments to landlords.
Prepare detailed payroll job cost allocations and reconcile related entries to the general ledger, ensuring labor, benefits, and payroll taxes are accurately assigned to projects and cost codes.
Record monthly and annual job allocation entries related to payroll tax adjustments based on estimated and actual amounts.
Assist with the annual overhead budgeting process, including monthly budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis for Gray departments.
Coordinate fleet registration renewals, maintain vehicle registration records, and research and resolve related issues as needed.
Maintain standard operating procedures for assigned functions.
Other duties as assigned.