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    Cogent Talent Solutions

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    Staff Accountant - Construction

    Oxford, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$85k – $95k / yearPosted 4d ago
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    Job description

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

    Key Responsibilities

      Key Responsibilities

    • Sole Accounting Ownership: Manage all full-cycle accounting functions independently, handling both high-level financial tasks and daily hands-on data entry.
    • Document Control & Compliance: Oversee complete document control for all financial files, job files, vendor records, tax documentation, and receipts to maintain immaculate records and audit readiness.
    • Inventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.
    • General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
    • Systems Utilization & Payroll Support: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping and reporting; assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting, and data entry as needed.
    • Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.
    • Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.
    • Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, compliance enforcement, and sound financial stewardship.

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required).
    • Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred. Comfortable working as a sole accountant handling both strategy and daily data entry.
    • Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.
    • Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, document control, time management, and problem-solving.
    • Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.
    • Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
    • Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.
    • Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Cogent Talent Solutions

    Cogent Talent Solutions is a talent acquisition firm that helps companies find and hire the right people.

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