Skyline Construction

Construction

CorporateStaffAccountant

$121–148k San Francisco, California, United States; San Jose, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Corporate Staff Accountant at Skyline Construction. Skills: General Accounting, Construction Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR. Execute daily accounting activities. Prepare monthly GL reconciliations”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2–3 years of accounting experience

Nice to Have

Construction industry experience preferred, CPA preferred, CMA preferred, CCIFP preferred

What You'll Do.

Execute daily accounting activities

Prepare monthly GL reconciliations

Research and resolve discrepancies

Prepare journal entries

Prepare monthly job cost allocations

Prepare monthly GL metrics

Assist with tax preparation

Assist with financial statement reviews

Assist with month-end close

Assist in maintaining job cost ledgers

Review project cost reports

Track and analyze project costs

Support WIP reporting

Support Work in Progress reporting

Collaborate with Project Managers

Collaborate with Project Accountants

Process weekly payroll

Administer union payroll compliance

Support multi-state payroll compliance

Review employee time entries

Maintain payroll records

Prepare payroll journal entries

Reconcile payroll accounts

Assist with vendor onboarding

Support weekly accounts payable

Support expense reports

Support payment cycle

Assist with accounts receivable aging reports

Ensure compliance with GAAP

Ensure compliance with company policies

Maintain documentation for internal controls

Maintain documentation for audit trails

Assist with tax filings

Support compliance with union requirements

Support compliance with prevailing wage requirements

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

Participate in process improvement initiatives

Support implementation of new systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with operations teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

## Description Skyline is Building Better Together Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois. Skyline is 100% employee-owned, and has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for the past 5 years.  We believe that we are “building better together.” What’s in it for you? The Corporate Staff Accountant supports the finance team in core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing weekly payroll, processing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities, and assisting with month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated to grow within the accounting profession.  This role is based in either of Skyline's Bay Area offices located downtown San Francisco or Santana Row in San Jose.  As a Corporate Staff Accountant, you will serve in the following areas: ## General Accounting Execute daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions Prepare monthly general ledger (GL) reconciliations for assigned accounts Research and resolve discrepancies and prepare journal entries (both adjusting and reclassifying) Prepare monthly job cost (JC) allocations Prepare monthly GL metrics, budgets, and forecasts for the department Assist with tax preparation, audits, and financial statement reviews with external CPA Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes ## Construction / Job Cost Accounting Assist in maintaining and reconciling job cost ledgers Review project cost reports for accuracy and completeness Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and varianc

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