Wayne Perry, Inc. · 4 days ago
Staff Accountant
Buena Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expWayne Perry, Inc is a leading environmental consulting, construction, engineering, and maintenance firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions since 1968. They are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Staff Accountant to manage core accounting functions and support construction-specific financial controls while collaborating closely with Project Managers and Operations.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionOil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Jacqueline Morales, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Perform General Ledger accounting, including journal entries, month-end close, and account reconciliations
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Support annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
Manage job cost accounting for labor, materials, equipment, expenses, and subcontractors
Review and process AIA billings, progress billings, change orders, and retention
Maintain work in progress (WIP) schedules and percentage of completion reporting
Oversee Certificate of Insurance (COI) compliance for subcontractors and vendors
Verify coverage meets contractual and project requirements
Track expirations and ensure renewals are received prior to payment or site access
Coordinate with project teams and risk management as needed
Supervise and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Purchase Order (PO) teams
Establish priorities, workflows, and performance expectations
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, billings, collections, and commitments
Review team output for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project budgets
Improve AP/AR workflows and implement process efficiencies
Oversee the creation, approval, and maintenance of purchase orders
Ensure POs align with approved budgets, contracts, and change orders
Monitor PO commitments, variances, and closeout
Coordinate with project managers and operations to resolve PO discrepancies
Maintain accurate and organized financial records
Assist with accounting system enhancements and software integrations
Provide ad hoc reporting and financial analysis for leadership
Support cross functional initiatives and special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–6 years of accounting experience, preferably in the Construction industry
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Prior experience managing or supervising AP and AR functions
Experience with accounting software (Great Plains preferred)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Life Insurance ($40k Employer Paid)
Life Lock (Identity Protection) provided free to all employees
PTO
Holidays & Floating Holiday
401k with company match
FSA, HSA
Supplemental Insurance available (voluntary life, short/long term disability, accident, critical illness, etc.)
Gym reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Wayne Perry, Inc.
Wayne Perry, Inc. (WPI) is a leader in the environmental and fueling services industry and has been for over 50 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase