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Position Summary

Were looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team at Vee-Jay, a leading concrete contractor with over 60 years of success. This hands-on role blends construction cost tracking with general accounting support and is ideal for someone who values structure, consistency, and accuracy.

Position Summary

Were looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team at Vee-Jay, a leading concrete contractor with over 60 years of success. This hands-on role blends construction cost tracking with general accounting support and is ideal for someone who values structure, consistency, and accuracy.

Youll help keep projects and financial processes running smoothly by performing essential tasks with focus and precision. If youre looking for a stable, long-term role where you can grow your skills and contribute to a close-knit, dependable team, wed like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting Support

• Enter and maintain project cost data in alignment with budgets
• Assist with budget vs. actual tracking and reporting
• Prepare cost data and backup for project reviews and internal reporting
• Communicate with project managers to collect and clarify cost information
• Support job cost team in reconciling field data to financial records

General Ledger & Staff Accounting

• Prepare basic journal entries and reconciliations for controller review
• Support business license and registration tracking/renewals
• Process and track electronic check deposits
• Assist with compiling documents for audits, budgets, and monthly close
• Help maintain accuracy of accounting records and internal schedules

Administrative & Process-Oriented Tasks

• Manually compare and reconcile physical documents with system data
• Perform data entry and review across various tools (Excel, Vista, others)
• Follow structured, detail-heavy processes that require accuracy and repetition
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate execution of recurring task

What Makes This Role Right For You

• You value structure and predictability in your work
• You enjoy being the steady hand that others rely on
• You find satisfaction in keeping systems clean, organized, and accurate
• You want to master a role and do it well
• You like being part of a tight, experienced team that appreciates reliability

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to task accuracy
• Comfort with Excel (e.g., basic formulas, filters, sorting)
• Ability to work independently and stay focused through repetitive processes
• Professional demeanor and team-oriented mindset

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or job cost environments (1-2 years)
• Familiarity with journal entries and basic GL principles

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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