DRY UTILITY EXPERTS is hiring: Senior Staff Accountant in Honolulu

About the Opportunity

Operating in the utility infrastructure and civil engineering services sector, our client delivers dry-utility installation, engineering and project delivery across commercial and public-sector customers in the USA. This on-site Senior Staff Accountant role supports fast-moving project teams by owning accurate financial close, job costing and compliance for field and corporate operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close activities: prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and post journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage job costing and WIP accounting for multiple projects—maintain project ledgers, analyze variances, and produce job-level profitability reports for project managers.
• Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable and contract / AIA-style billings; monitor retainage, change orders and collections to optimize cash flow.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation; oversee capitalization of construction costs and project-related capital expenditures.
• Implement and enforce internal controls, prepare supporting documentation for audits, and collaborate with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Partner with project management, procurement and operations to streamline accounting processes, identify cost drivers, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience (construction / utility / project accounting preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and contract billing; strong Excel and ERP proficiency.
• Preferred: Experience with industry ERPs (Viewpoint, Sage Intacct, NetSuite) or construction accounting systems.
• Familiarity with AIA billing, retainage accounting, and project-based revenue recognition.
• Prior exposure to audit support, internal controls design, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• On-site role offering close collaboration with project teams and operational leaders—ideal for candidates who prefer hands-on, cross-functional work.
• Opportunities to influence finance process improvements and grow into leadership roles within a project-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation, professional development support, and a safety-first culture focused on reliable project delivery.

This is an on-site position located in the USA. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with construction or utility project accounting experience and a drive to improve processes and reporting, we encourage you to apply.