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Cogent Talent Solutions

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Staff Accountant - Construction

Cogent Talent Solutions · Oxford, Connecticut, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$85k–$100kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Staff Accountant will manage all full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end closing. Additionally, they will lead the implementation and oversight of a new inventory tracking system while ensuring financial compliance and accurate document control.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

AccountingInventory managementQuickBooksADPExcelFinancial reportingGeneral ledgerAccounts payable

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AccountingConstructionManufacturingInventory trackingQuickBooksADPExcelGeneral ledgerAccounts payableAccounts receivable

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and possess at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or manufacturing. Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel is required, along with a self-starting mindset and strong analytical skills.

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Questions about this role

Is this Cogent Talent Solutions role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $85,000–$100,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Staff Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This is not a typical back-office accounting role. A critical priority will be building our inventory processes from the ground up. We need someone eager to evaluate, implement, and manage a robust inventory tracking system as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Sole Accounting Ownership: Manage all full-cycle accounting functions independently, handling both high-level financial tasks and daily hands-on data entry.
  • Document Control & Compliance: Oversee complete document control for all financial files, job files, vendor records, tax documentation, and receipts to maintain immaculate records and audit readiness.
  • Inventory Implementation & Oversight: Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of a modern inventory tracking system; establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and valuation.
  • General Ledger & Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
  • Systems Utilization & Payroll Support: Leverage QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to drive efficient bookkeeping and reporting; assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting, and data entry as needed.
  • Financial Integrity & Analysis: Analyze financial and job data, face facts directly identifying variances and presenting actionable solutions without sugarcoating realities.
  • Cross-Functional Team Support: Fill gaps across department operations by proactively supporting team members in areas where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.
  • Organizational Advocacy: Defend organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, compliance enforcement, and sound financial stewardship.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required).
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred. Comfortable working as a sole accountant handling both strategy and daily data entry.
  • Software Proficiency: Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel for streamlined bookkeeping and reporting.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, document control, time management, and problem-solving.
  • Inventory Expertise: Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.
  • Mindset: Self-starter with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
  • Team-First Approach: Willingness to jump in, support peers, and protect the team's shared goals and reputation.
  • Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, handles shifting priorities, and excels in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.

$85,000 - $100,000 a year

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This listing comes from Cogent Talent Solutions's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 22 Oct 2026.