Title: Staff Accountant / Assistant Controller
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL (Hybrid/In-Office)
Date Posted: 08/06/2026
Compensation: 85,000-140,000 (Depending on Experience)
We are a growing, established construction company with approximately 75+ employees seeking an ambitious Staff Accountant / Assistant Controller to join our internal accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is eager to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career with the company.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and hands-on accounting experience in either public accounting or private industry. Previous construction accounting experience would be a strong plus, but it is not required. We are primarily looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a genuine desire to grow into a larger accounting and leadership role over time as our Controller has retired!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day accounting operations and general ledger maintenance
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Perform account and bank reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Help prepare internal financial statements and management reports
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation and accounting records
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow reporting
- Support job-costing and construction accounting functions as needed
- Work closely with company leadership and the Controller on special projects
- Take on additional responsibilities as experience and knowledge grow
What You Need for This Position
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Previous hands-on accounting experience in public accounting or private industry
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close preferred
- Strong Excel and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Desire to grow into an Assistant Controller, Controller, or broader accounting leadership role
- Construction accounting, job-costing, or percentage-of-completion experience is a plus, but not required
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
- Long-term career path with increasing responsibilities
- Opportunity to grow into an Assistant Controller-level position
- Direct exposure to company leadership and financial operations
- Stable, established mid sized company
- Hands-on training and professional development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Compensation: 85,000-140,000/Year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more!
Please email your resume to alex.acevedo@levelociti.com to discuss this position and other accounting opportunities further.
*** We are also looking for 100% Remote Tax/Audit Seniors and Tax/Audit Managers. Please email your resume to alex.acevedo@levelociti.com to discuss this position and/or other opportunities further ***
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