Staff Accountant

About the role

Royal Electric is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support the company’s corporate accounting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the electrical contracting, construction, or commercial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash receipts, and collections
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial statements
• Review transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and appropriate documentation
• Assist with job costing, including reviewing project expenses, labor, materials, purchase orders, and subcontractor costs
• Work with project managers and operations personnel to resolve billing and accounting discrepancies
• Assist with customer and subcontractor account reconciliations
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports and management reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting files and documentation
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and other requests from external accountants
• Identify discrepancies or process issues and recommend improvements
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; construction or electrical contracting experience is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information

Preferred Experience

• Construction or electrical contractor accounting
• Job costing and project accounting
• Progress billing / AIA billing
• Retainage and subcontractor accounting
• Purchase orders and change orders
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems used in the construction industry
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close

Pay

Hourly Rate: $35–$40 per hour

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (two medical options, discounted dental and orthodontia for adults and children, premium vision plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
• $50k life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and eight paid holidays)
• Family Leave (FMLA for maternity and paternity)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare, dependent care (daycare for children and elderly), and transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Wellness resources including free telehealth, Health Joy app, peer coaching (mental health, stress management, substance use, suicidal ideation), CancerCARE 1:1 consulting and support, employee assistance program, hearing aid discount plan, and Laser VisionCare discount plan
• Learning & Development: safety training (“Getting Everyone Home Safely”), professional and leadership development, skill development, mentorship program, on-the-job and classroom training
• Employee Referral Program with incentives for successful referrals