Staff Accountant
The Scruggs Company

The Scruggs Company is seeking a high-potential Staff Accountant. We build meaningful careers by creating reliable roads and materials that foster stronger connections among Georgia's communities. We offer competitive pay and attractive benefit options to include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and an employee stock purchase program (ESPP) that allows for the purchase of company stock (Symbol: ROAD) at a 15% discount. If you're interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, and a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

This position will be located at our Valdosta corporate office, with other possible, future locations that include Columbus, GA, and Auburn, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the controlling and executing all matters relating to the administrative and accounting functions. This position includes administrative and accounting goals, the plans to meet those goals, working with other employees as necessary, and the follow-up required to ensure the department is always moving forward as directed by the CFO. This is a full-time position and reports to the Accounting Manager. This position also works with Operational and Support personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report on project profitability to management utilizing percent complete method
• Report to management on any opportunities for additional project billings
• Prepare/enter journal entries which includes approved reclassification of expenses into/out of accounts, correcting entries, allocating expenditures, etc.
• Routinely analyze revenues and expenses to ensure appropriate recording
• Assist with preparation/review of financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Perform audits on a regular basis to verify transactions
• Assist in compiling information for external auditors, as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and/or management
• Internship or prior experience in construction or publicly traded companies preferred but not necessary
• Possess computer knowledge and experience with Excel. Additional custom reporting tools and construction accounting program (i.e., JDE) is preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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