At George T. Hall Company, we are always looking for new and diverse talent and now we are seeking our next Staff Accountant! If you enjoy a collaborative, technical environment, we have the opportunity for you.

 

George Hall started the George T Hall Company in 1932 and we continue to keep his vision and legacy alive. Through our evolution, we have adapted and grow into new markets and technologies, which has made us the system integrator you see today. GTH is CSIA and ISO 9001:2015 certified and a recipient of the 2023 Best Integrator of the Year award from Control Engineering. We are also proud to have been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2024 by the Orange County Business Journal and the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association. People are the foundation of any outstanding organization and we take pride in our diverse workforce that values curiosity, integrity, and innovation.

 

Our mission is simple: To bring value to our clients by utilizing our expertise in automation and control solutions to improve performance, reduce waste, and provide value data while establishing successful partnerships in the industry.

 

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our Anaheim, California Corporate Office.  The Staff Accountant serves as a key bridge between the Accounting team and the Controller, with broad visibility across Project Billing, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR). This role is responsible for daily review of transactions across all three areas to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency, and for proactively reporting findings, issues, and trends to the Controller. The position requires strong construction accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to understand and connect end-to-end accounting workflows.

Our clients are contractors or end users supporting a wide range of industries including water / wastewater, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, mining, aerospace, and more. We offer a number of products and services to these industries such as:

 

  • PLC / HMI
  • SCADA / Integration Software
  • Thermal & Process Instrumentation
  • Custom UL Control Panels
  • Industrial Field Services

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Project Billing & Revenue Support

  • Prepare, review, and oversee accurate and timely project billings in accordance with contract terms and company policies.
  • Review project billing transactions daily to ensure alignment with approved budgets, job cost reports, and contract requirements.
  • Ensure billing supports proper revenue recognition methods, including cost-to-cost and percentage-of-completion, as applicable.
  • Coordinate closely with Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies and obtain required approvals.
  • Support month-end close related to project billing and revenue recognition.

 

Accounts Payable Review

  • Perform daily review of AP transactions for accuracy, proper coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with internal controls.
  • Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.
  • Identify errors, trends, or control gaps and escalate issues to the Controller as needed.
  • Assist with resolving vendor discrepancies and inquiries.

 

Accounts Receivable & AR Aging Oversight

  • Review AR transactions and AR aging reports on a daily basis.
  • Follow up on past-due accounts in coordination with internal teams.
  • Ensure cash receipts are applied accurately and timely.
  • Identify collection risks and communicate issues to the Controller.

 

Cross-Functional Coverage & Oversight

  • Provide backup coverage for Project Billing Specialist, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable roles as needed.
  • Review work performed by team members across billing, AP, and AR to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Act as a first-level reviewer before items are escalated to the Controller.

 

Reporting & Communication

  • Prepare daily and periodic summaries of transaction reviews, issues identified, and resolutions.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with the Controller regarding risks, errors, and process improvement opportunities.
  • Assist with strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.

 

General Accounting Duties

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation as assigned.
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 3 years of construction accounting experience (required).
  • Strong understanding of project-based accounting, job cost structures, and revenue recognition.
  • Proven experience reviewing and overseeing AP, AR, and project billing transactions.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Acumatica (highly preferred).
  • Experience working closely with Controllers or senior accounting leadership.
  • Familiarity with percentage-of-completion and cost-to-cost methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

 

Work Environment

  • Office-based role with daily interaction with accounting staff, project teams, and the Controller.
  • Fast-paced, detail-driven environment requiring accuracy, accountability, and sound judgment.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Benefits

  • Medical coverage including dental, vision, STD, LTD, accident, and more!
  • Flexible personal time off (PTO) program
  • 401K retirement plan with generous company match.