Staff Accountant

About the role

Tri-City Group is currently seeking an Accountant for an immediate opening in Davenport, IA. The Staff Accountant supports the accounting operations of a large, publicly traded construction company by performing general ledger, project accounting, and financial close activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. The Staff Accountant works closely with senior accounting staff, project teams, and other finance partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances
• Support job cost accounting for construction projects, including cost tracking, accruals, and WIP schedules
• Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including review of costs, billings, and retainage
• Partner with project managers to obtain and verify project financial information
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and management schedules
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing documentation and explanations
• Comply with company accounting policies, procedures, and SOX internal control requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for accounting processes and controls
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows
• Provide support to senior accountants and cross-functional teams as needed

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional changes to the work schedule may be required as job duties demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience; construction industry or project-based accounting experience preferred
• Public company or SOX environment exposure is a plus
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Skills

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with construction accounting concepts (job cost, WIP, billings) preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility
• Effective written and verbal communication skills