Staff Accounting Clerk - Construction Company

Your SmartSource • Santa Maria, CA

7d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accounting Clerk will be involved in the full cycle of accounting procedures, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable and assist in union payroll processing. The company is a government contractor and in 2025 became an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP).

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar discipline; Bachelor’s Degree, a plus;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity;
• Knowledge of general construction accounting, auditing, payroll (union and non-union) and invoicing, required;
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Spectrum, Sage, or similar platforms;
• Proficiency in the MS Office 365 suite of products, specifically Excel and Word, required;
• Proficiency in operating office equipment to include PCs, copiers, fax machine and 10-key calculator;
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Exemplary time management, accuracy, organizational, problem-solving, attention to detail, multi-tasking, critical thinking and follow-through skills;
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies on invoices or reports by interfacing with other sections, departments, vendors and clients; ensure all invoices have appropriate approvals;
• Process and record vendor and subcontractor payments;
• Track preliminary notices and ensure proper lien releases are provided;
• Ensure compliance with construction accounting standards, tax regulations and company policies;
• Assist with union payroll processing, union reporting and related tax reporting;
• Assist with preparing control documents to reconcile payroll, AP and AR transactions;
• Establish and maintain files for payroll, AP, AR and general accounting;
• Prepare correspondence, checks and reports, as required;
• Assist Controller with various audits;
• Perform other assignments, as directed.

Benefits

• Health and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• 401(K) not company matched
• ESOP plan after 1 year of employment
• 40 hours of standard CA paid sick time annually, which begins accruing on state date; eligibility for use is after 90 days of employment
• 40 hours of annual paid vacation in 1st year; increasing to 80 hours in 2nd year, which; begins accruing on start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree