Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Miami, FL (Coral Gables)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hybrid/In-Office: Hybrid 3 days/week in-office, 2 days/week remote

Compensation: $65K - $75K

Job Summary:
Industry leading construction company headquartered in Miami (Coral Gables) is hiring for a Staff Accountant to join its team as soon as possible.  The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including helping to maintain accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. 

This is a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in Coral Gables, Miami.  The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of accounting experience at a large or mid-size company (preferably within a Construction or Real Estate Development company).  Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with job cost accounting, tracking project expenses, and allocating costs to specific construction projects.
• Prepare and file tax documents, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets, forecast costs, and analyze project profitability.
• Assist with audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies.
• Provide support for payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 2 to 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Timberline, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting and construction-specific financial processes is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus (but not required)

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

John Edwards