Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | A. Martini & Co.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at A. Martini & Co., located in Pittsburgh, PA. As a fourth-generation General Contracting and Construction Management firm, A. Martini & Co. has accumulated over 75 years of experience in delivering critical projects across diverse markets such as commercial, education, healthcare, laboratory and science, cultural, retail, residential, and religious sectors. The company is deeply committed to client service and project success, guided by its core values of Quality, Excellence, and Integrity. The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring the financial accuracy and operational efficiency required to support these complex construction projects and to maintain the firm’s strong reputation within the local communities it serves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Pittsburgh, PA

• Team: Collaborates with project managers and leadership team.
• Mission: Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities to provide timely, accurate financial information for construction operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations: Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including the precise processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Financial Reconciliation: Help reconcile bank and various account balances to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Project Cost Support: Support robust job cost tracking and generate project-related financial reporting specific to construction operations.
• Information Delivery: Collaborate with project managers and leadership to provide timely and accurate financial information essential for decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of existing accounting processes and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Possesses a strong foundation in general accounting principles, including proficiency in account reconciliations.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, encompassing invoice processing, diligent payment application, and effective vendor/customer account management.
• Skills:
* Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental tax concepts, with a keen focus on compliance, thorough documentation, and strong internal controls.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities, enabling effective management of multiple deadlines.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, crucial for successful collaboration with project teams, company leadership, and external partners.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly beneficial. Prior professional experience within the construction, real estate, or a similar industry is advantageous, particularly familiarity with job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.