Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | Lithko Contracting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lithko Contracting. When you join Lithko, you’re building your career alongside leaders in concrete construction, contributing to over 100 million square feet of concrete placed annually and helping the company earn over $2 billion in revenue across more than 27 locations nationwide. The Staff Accountant I is important for executing foundational accounting activities that ensure accurate financial records and a timely month-end close, supporting reliable reporting and creating the foundation for future accounting responsibility within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time

• Team: Accounting teammates and internal business partners; reports to senior accounting staff
• Mission: Execute foundational accounting activities to support accurate financial records and a timely month-end close.
• Tech Stack: ERP, BlackLine, financial reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Accounting Execution: Prepare routine journal entries, workpapers, and supporting schedules to contribute to an accurate and timely financial close.
• Account Reconciliations: Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations and resolve straightforward discrepancies through established accounting procedures.
• Financial Documentation: Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation for reporting, audit readiness, and internal control.
• Cross-Functional Accounting Support: Collaborate with accounting teammates and business partners to gather information and resolve routine accounting questions.
• Professional Development: Build technical accounting knowledge through progressively more complex assignments and exposure across multiple accounting disciplines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a foundational understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
• Experience: 1–2 years of accounting experience or applicable internship experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ability to organize work and prioritize multiple assignments, and strong written and verbal communication skills.