Staff Accountant Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project! The Senior Staff Accountant position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, with a strong emphasis on Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial processes. This is an on-site position requiring someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules, ensuring accurate percentage-of-completion calculations and reconciliation to the general ledger. • Analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and revenue recognition. • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. • Support billing processes, including AIA billing, progress billing, and retainage tracking. • Monitor and reconcile job costs against budgets, flagging variances for management review. • Prepare schedules and support documentation for external CPA firm during annual reviews/audits. • Assist with cash flow analysis and forecasting. • Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations team to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Support AP and AR functions as needed. • Assist with sales/use tax and lien waiver tracking as applicable to construction projects. • Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support a growing department. Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in accounting or finance required, • CPA license required, • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry, • Hands-on experience with WIP schedules, GAAP, and percentage-of-completion accounting required, • Experience with job costing and construction accounting softwares (e.g., Foundation and HeavyJob/HCSS preferred), • Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition a plus, • Communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and project teams Benefits: • Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions • 401K with employer match • Long-Term Incentives Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.