Staff Accountant

To support company growth, Cadence McShane Construction is offering a long-term career opportunity for a motivated Staff Accountant based at the company’s headquarters in Plano, TX. Reporting to the Controller, and with significant exposure to and oversight by the Vice President Finance, the individual will work in a team-based environment with other Corporate and Project Accounting staff. This is a full-time in office position.

 Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly close process, including entering journal entries and reconciling certain balance sheet accounts
• Manage cash transactions and prepare monthly bank reconciliations to be reviewed by Assistant Controller
• Reconcile job cost to general ledger and AR/AP aging reports to the general ledger
• Research old AP invoices and work with the project accounting team to determine if credits need to be applied
• Determine and record monthly insurance and job cost allocations
• Maintains fixed asset roll forward and records depreciation expense
• Assist with external audit and special projects as required
• Assist in implementation of software systems and other accounting process improvements
• Assist project accounting team where necessary

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and minimum 1 year related experience
• Understands GAAP accounting principles 
• Intermediate Excel skills required; pivot tables & VLOOKUP’s
• Construction industry experience and/or audit background is a plus
• Thorough and accurate attention to detail
• Sage, Timberline, or other Accounting software experience a plus
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

About Cadence McShane Construction Company:

Established in 1985, Cadence McShane Construction Company is headquartered in Plano, TX, with regional offices in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The firm provides comprehensive general construction, design/build and construction management services to a variety of markets including the office, industrial, multi-family, senior living, student housing, food and beverage, educational, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, and retail markets. For additional information, visit the firm’s website at www.cadencemcshane.com.