Project/Staff Accountant-Construction
Job details
- Pay
- $62,400 – $79,000 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 22, 2026
About this role
Company Overview
Banton Construction Company has been a pillar in the construction industry since 1979, dedicated to building on tradition while paving the way for the future. Our commitment to quality and excellence drives every project we undertake.
Summary
We are seeking a highly driven, self motivated Staff Accountant with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and 5+ years of direct, hands-on construction experience.
The candidate is encouraged to apply if they are eager to further their career, is a self starter, works independently, and can effectively manage multiple tasks within a high energy, and growing organizational environment.
Required skills include, exceptional attention to detail, data entry precision, workplace independence, and analytical problem solving skills.
The candidate will report directly to the firm’s Controller and will be responsible for the following functions:
· Work with the Controller in establishing and maintaining project specific financial reporting systems and controls, for timely and accurate projections to be used in the work in progress schedule.
· Review and process owner and subcontractor change orders for cost code accuracy. Must have solid understanding of the change order cycle, including but not limited to change events, budget coding, potential change order, prime contract change order and subcontractor commitment change orders.
· Financial accountability and stewardship to identify and work with Operations in ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
· Must posses advanced Microsoft Suite skills to utilize in day to day tasks as well as developing new tools to prepare and analyze information more efficiently and effectively.
· Serve as a back up to Accounts Payable and Payroll.
· Prepare and reconcile trial balance account schedules, including but not limited to fixed asset schedule, bank reconciliations, as well as assisting with the preparation of timely monthly financial statements with variance analysis on revenue and expense accounts.
· Miscellaneous new assignments to facilitate continued growth within the organization.
Experience with Sage 300 software, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and prevailing wage certified payroll reporting is strongly preferred.
Salary is negotiable and based upon experience/qualifications. We also offer a competitive Benefits Package.
Banton Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay: $62,400.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Haven, CT 06473 (Required)
Work Location: In person