Advocate Construction Looking for Staff Accountant at Glen Ellyn, IL Full Time

Job Overview

Are you someone who thrives on precision, detail, and consistency? Advocate Construction, a rapidly expanding residential roofing company with a presence in CO, MO, WI, MI, IL, KS, and TX, is seeking a Staff Accountant who appreciates a highly structured environment. We are looking for a candidate who not only enjoys the various facets of accounting but also finds satisfaction in repeatable, high-quality work outcomes.

This role will collaborate closely with our Director of Accounting based in Fort Myers, FL, and assist with occasional administrative tasks in a professional, service-oriented atmosphere. Our ideal candidate is patient, conscientious, and committed to maintaining meticulous accounting records.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management

• Execute the processing of bills and payments, strictly adhering to established protocols to ensure error-free transactions
• Manage weekly labor payroll, ensuring accurate data entry and timely disbursement

Transaction & Reporting

• Carry out the classification and coding of transactions with impeccable accuracy
• Conduct job costing and critically review Profit and Loss reports by job to assure precise financial data.

Data and Record Maintenance

• Record permit costs based on weekly Production reports, ensuring meticulous data input
• Contribute to the organization of internal data, maintaining highest standards of accuracy and presentation.

Cross-Training & Skill Enhancement

• Undergo cross-training in various accounting areas to ensure seamless coverage during employee absences
• Perform assigned monthly close tasks & procedures, strictly adhering to timelines and established protocols.

Vendor & Customer Interaction

• Engage in formal, professional communication with vendors and customers, focusing on pleasant and accurate transaction completion.

Software Proficiency

• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop, Google Sheets, and Excel to carry out tasks. Prior experience preferred.

Miscellaneous

• Anticipate and take on additional responsibilities and projects, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to professional standards

Requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop, Google Sheets, and Excel
• Ability to work well under controlled pressure, maintaining high standards even in high-volume circumstances
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalHighly process-oriented with little need for deviation
• Comfortable working independently without a high degree of oversight

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• Salaried, full-time position, anticipated 40+ hours per week
• Benefits; health, 401K
• PTO, paid holidays

The Advocate Construction Advantage

When you join Advocate Construction, you’re not just taking on a job; you’re becoming part of a team that values the kind of work you value—detailed, consistent, and methodical. We recognize that some people excel in a clear-cut environment, and we want to offer the ideal setting for you to do your best work. Here, you’ll find the resources, leadership, and structured day-to-day that will allow you to truly excel.If you meet the qualifications listed above and resonate with the structured, detail-oriented work described, we strongly encourage you to apply