Staff Accountant

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: New Port Richey, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time | [On-Site]

Department: Finance & Accounting

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and self-driven Staff Accountant with strong experience in job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) accruals, and revenue recognition/matching principle. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment, is organized, and comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally with project managers and contract administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and reconcile job cost accounting records; ensure all costs are coded and allocated correctly to projects

- Prepare monthly WIP schedules, analyze over/under billings, and coordinate adjustments with project teams

- Assist in revenue recognition in compliance with the matching principle and percentage-of-completion method

- Support contract administration including change orders, billing schedules, retention tracking, and compliance documents

- Collaborate with project managers to review job performance, cost variances, and margin analysis

- Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close tasks

- Ensure accuracy of supporting documentation for invoicing and audit purposes

- Assist in annual audits and other special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

- Must be able to type 70 WPM with 95% accuracy

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- 2–5 years of experience in job cost or project-based accounting, preferably in construction, engineering, or similar industry

- Solid understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles

- Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, cost accruals, and project billing

- Experience with accounting software

- Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation)

- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional development and advancement

- Supportive, collaborative team environment

- [Include perks: PTO, health benefits, retirement plans, etc.]

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.