Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | Lithko Contracting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lithko Contracting. Lithko is a leader in concrete construction, contributing to significant projects across industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, educational, chip plant, and data center sectors. Annually, the company places over 100 million square feet of concrete and generates over $2 billion in revenue, supported by over 6,500 coworkers across 27+ nationwide locations. This Staff Accountant I role is important for executing foundational accounting activities, which ensures accurate financial execution, supports reliable reporting, and establishes a strong base for future accounting responsibilities within the company.

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

• Team: Partners with accounting teammates and internal business partners.
• Mission: Executing foundational accounting activities that 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 using 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: Entry-Level, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 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, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines; strong written and verbal communication skills.