The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and payroll support for both field and office team members. This role partners with other teams to ensure accurate job cost, reporting, labor support, internal control compliance, and timely financial information across the business.
Responsibilities
Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture
Keep financial operations compliant with company expectations, processes, and controls by supporting corporate accounting operations and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
Comply with internal financial processes
Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other recurring or non-routine accounting entries with appropriate support
Research requirements and complete set-up for new states as requested
Perform monthly reconciliation for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, Lease accounting, per diem/subsistence, accrued liabilities, payroll related accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
Support timely and accurate month and year-end activities
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and process workflows
Develop job aids, checklists, and other materials to support consistent execution of accounting process
Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, documentation, and internal controls across accounting and payroll workflows
Provide labor and payroll support for both field and office employees
Review, track, and process field per diem agreements and travel allowance policies ensuring strict compliance with IRS guidelines
Administer and track corporate and regional team member relocation agreements, coordinate expense reimbursements, credit cards, and employee allowances
Review accuracy of third-party relocation service processing and reporting
Track taxable moving benefits
Process expenses for Corporate cards
Prepare or review payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and allocations to jobs, departments, and legal entities
Assist with payroll issue resolution, reporting requests, audits, and compliance documentation
Provide back up to direct payroll processing
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
History of progressive accounting experience and proven results including:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
2+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in construction, contracting, job cost, or other project-based environments
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
Familiarity with construction accounting software preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting processes
Ability to analyze data, investigate variances, and prepare clear, accurate supporting schedules and reconciliations
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field and office personnel at all levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential employee and financial information
Accountable and follows through on commitments
Ability to travel to other regions on an infrequent basis
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Important Details
Office move: soon to Edina
About the Company
Adolfson and Peterson Construction (AP) has driven its success for more than 80 years through its ability to adapt and innovate. It is consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. AP brings positive and measurable change to the communities where it lives, works, and builds, and invests in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry. Committed to quality, innovation, safety, and strong relationships since its beginning in 1946, AP offers preconstruction, construction, and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. It employs more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust, and genuine love for what they do.
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) is a leading national construction management firm, consistently ranked as a Top 100 Contractor by Engineering News Record (ENR).
