Staff Accountant

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.
Wildwood, FL
Staff Accountant

Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!

The Staff Accountant position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, with a strong emphasis on Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and construction-specific financial processes. This is an on-site position requiring someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules, ensuring accurate percentage-of-completion calculations and reconciliation to the general ledger.
  • Analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and revenue recognition.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Support billing processes, including AIA billing, progress billing, and retainage tracking.
  • Monitor and reconcile job costs against budgets, flagging variances for management review.
  • Prepare schedules and support documentation for external CPA firm during annual reviews/audits.
  • Assist with cash flow analysis and forecasting.
  • Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Support AP and AR functions as needed.
  • Assist with sales/use tax and lien waiver tracking as applicable to construction projects.
  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support a growing department.
Desired Qualifications :
  • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in accounting or finance required,
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry,
  • Hands-on experience with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting required,
  • Experience with job costing and construction accounting softwares (e.g., Foundation and HeavyJob/HCSS preferred),
  • Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition a plus,
  • Communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and project teams
Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions
  • 401K with employer match
  • Long-Term Incentives

Posted 2026-08-20

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