STAFF ACCOUNTANT I

Job Description

Staff Accountant I – Energy | Moss

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Moss, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Moss is a national privately held construction firm specializing in construction management, solar EPC, and design-build, recognized as a top solar contractor and a top 50 general contractor with a diverse project portfolio. The Staff Accountant I is integral to ensuring financial integrity and supporting reporting efforts for the Energy Division by managing general ledger reconciliations and journal entries. This role collaborates across teams to maintain accuracy in a professional environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Team: Accounting team, reporting to a Lead, Senior Accountant
• Mission: Ensure financial integrity and accurate reporting for the Energy Division through precise general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile: Perform general ledger account reconciliations for designated accounts and related divisions.
• Collaborate: Partner with functional leads across the division to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transactions.
• Prepare: Manage the preparation and entry of Energy Division journal entries.
• Support: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in accordance with the company’s financial close calendar.
• Analyze: Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and provide variance insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting standards, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an accounting or administrative support setting.
• Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex reconciliation findings, build strong working relationships with functional leads, and manage competing priorities during month-end close in a high-volume environment. Also required are analytical accuracy in reviewing workpapers and reconciliations, and the ability to work collaboratively to resolve transactional discrepancies.
• Bonus: Experience within the construction industry is preferred.