About The Company

The Albert M. Higley Co. is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. For nearly a century we have helped our clients realize their goals and visions, while always adhering to our principles of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

The Albert M. Higley Co. is more than just a construction company because we build more than just buildings. Since 1925, we've built the offices where you work, the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal. We build environments so that you can live, work, and play. With every building, we go beyond bricks and mortar by connecting people and place.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is a forward-thinking professional with a formal education in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics and is familiar or can make themselves familiar with the principles and best practices of accounting. For this position, 2-4 years of experience is preferred, and the individual should be a self-starter who has a natural curiosity and the desire to utilize technology to improve processes. The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller working closely with them as well as the Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Bank Manager, and the AP Specialist. This individual also works closely with project accounting as well as other departments to confirm everything is being accounted for correctly.

Duties And Responsibilities

Month End Close Activities: Monthly Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, General Ledger adjusting entries, & Bank Reconciliations.
Assist with ERP Software Management & Enhancement Requests.
Build and Review Ancillary and Ad hoc Reports.
Audit Construction Projects for Proper Accounting & Document Retention.
Perform Financial Review of Vendors/Subcontractors.
Year End Audit Activities.
Back-up for Accounts Payable Process.

Required Skills And Abilities

Ability to organize, prioritize and be a self-starter.
Knowledge of GAAP, including the ability to research and apply accounting standards.
Experience with reviewing general ledgers trial balances and preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ability to work and analyze projects independently as well as to collaborate with others in a team environment when necessary.
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
Natural curiosity to figure out how things work and to improve upon them.
Technologically savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, ERP accounting systems, BI Tools, and databases.

Education And Qualifications

Holds at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.
2-4 years of experience is preferred for this position.

Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement

As part of your employment with The Albert M. Higley Co., an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. The Albert M. Higley Co. prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. The Albert M. Higley Co. is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.

What We Offer

25 days of Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
401k Contributions/Match
Life Insurance/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
Paid Birthday Leave
Paid Family Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Years of Service Awards
$1,000 Referral Bonus
Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
Casual Friday Policy

The Albert M. Higley Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Albert M. Higley Co., we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at The Albert M. Higley Co. are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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