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Staff Accountant

2/5/2026

The Staff Accountant supports the Financial Controller by maintaining accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records, focusing on job cost accounting, revenue recognition, and general ledger activities. Key duties include preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and managing customer billings.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

NATIONWIDE EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES. Westwood Contractors is a general contractor with more than 40 years of experience providing general contracting services for retail, specialty, healthcare, hospitality, high-end office, and fulfillment/distribution facilities nationwide. We have extensive experience in shell and interior construction, chain-wide feature rollout programs, and refresh and rebranding programs. We also provide a full range of preconstruction/estimating services. Our team of experienced and highly trained professionals diligently pursue our vision of being the most trusted national provider of quality construction services through a passionate commitment to our values. Over the years, we’ve developed effective processes, controls, and pre-qualified subcontractor networks needed to best serve the needs of our clients on a national basis and at a competitive price. We are poised to continue our industry leadership and we offer a clear choice for your current and future needs. Many notable brands rely on Westwood Contractors for innovative construction executed with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Brands such as Academy Sports + Outdoors, Alex & Ani, Amazon, Amerisleep, Charles Schwab, Firestone, H&M, Helzberg Diamonds, JCPenney, Kohler, Mango, Michaels, Neiman Marcus, Orangetheory Fitness, Pandora, Planet Fitness, REEDS Jewelers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, Sunrise Detox, Tommy Bahama, Warby Parker, Brookfield Properties, Simon Property Group, Spinoso Real Estate Group, and many others depend on our expertise to build signature designs that provide their customers with exceptional experiences. Westwood Contractors is based in Fort Worth, TX and has additional offices in Phoenix, AZ and Charleston, SC. For information, please call: (817) 877-3800 Headquarters

About the Role

Description

The Staff Accountant supports the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate, complete, and GAAP-Compliant financial records for Westwood Contractors, Inc. This role includes job cost accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts receivable, billing, cash application, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close support within Sage 300 CRE.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Ability to serve as back up Payroll Specialist by processing weekly payroll

· Understanding of GAAP and construction accounting principles consistent with CFMA standards

· Familiarity with job cost systems, WIP Schedules, and revenue recognition

· Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE

· Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations analysis

· Strong attention to detail, organization and deadline management

· Ability to work extended hours as needed during month-end close, audits, and peak workload periods

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Ledger, Close & Financial Reporting:

· Prepare routine and adjust journal entries.

· Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliation

· Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger.

· Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

· Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

· Strong commitment to accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through

Job Cost & Project Accounting:

· Support accurate job cost accounting by reviewing cost coding, correcting mis-posted costs, and ensuring alignment with budgets

· Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, including over/under-billing analysis and revenue recognition support.

· Track and reconcile retainage receivable balances.

· Support project setup, budget imports, and estimate integration in Sage 300 CRE and related systems.

Revenue Recognition & Billing:

· Prepare and issue customer billings in accordance with contract terms, schedules of values, retainage provisions, and GAAP.

· Submit invoices through customer portals and ensure compliance with owner and funding requirements.

· Monitor billing accuracy to support proper revenue recognition and minimize WIP adjustments.

Collaboration & Communication:

· Partner with project managers and operations staff to resolve job cost, billing and contract issues.

· Communicate accounting issues clearly and timely to the Financial Controller.

· Provide professional, responsive communication to customers and internal stakeholders.

Other Duties:

· Serve as a backup to the Payroll Specialist by assisting with weekly payroll processing, as needed

· Support external audits, bonding, and lender information requests.

· Assist with sales tax accruals, filings, and remittances.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Key Skills

Job Cost AccountingRevenue RecognitionCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsAccounts ReceivableGeneral LedgerMonth-End CloseSage 300 CREAdvanced ExcelGAAP CompliancePayroll ProcessingWIP SchedulesReconciliationJournal EntriesRetainage Tracking