Jr. Staff Accountant

Join a Leading Surveying Firm with a Legacy of Excellence!

Control Point Associates is not your average surveying firm — we are a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional surveying services. With over 30 years of experience in land surveying, we specialize in services like construction stakeouts, boundary surveys, and 3D laser scanning , serving industries such as construction, engineering, and land development .

Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Jr. Accountant to join our Warren, NJ team with 2-3 years of accounting experience (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have some exposure to revenue recognition under ASC 606, project-based accounting / the AEC industry, in a multicompany environment. You’ll support the month-end / project-close process, collaborate across teams, and help ensure accurate financial reporting for project-based revenues and costs.

Why Control Point Associates?

At Control Point Associates , we’re a team that focuses on doing great work and helping our employees grow. Here’s why joining us could be the perfect career opportunity for you:

• 30+ Years of Expertise: We’ve earned a reputation for exceptional quality, precision, and dependability over three decades of service.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize advanced tools like Trimble, Leica, and 3D laser scanners to ensure the highest standard of work.
• Opportunities for Advancement: We invest in your career growth through ongoing training and certification programs.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Our work environment promotes teamwork, where everyone contributes to achieving collective success.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday breaks.
• Diverse Work Experience: No two days are alike, with a mix of both field and office-based projects to keep your work dynamic and engaging.
• Company Perks: Benefit from team lunches, weekly breakfast, holiday celebrations, and a fun, collaborative culture.
• Supportive Work Environment : Your contributions are valued, and we prioritize your career development and growth.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles: review customer contracts, identify performance obligations, determine transaction prices, allocate revenue, etc.
• Support project accounting: track costs, project billing, revenue & cost accruals, change orders, work in progress (WIP), etc.
• Bank reconciliations
• Process journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable: review invoices, code expenses to the correct projects/companies, and ensure timely, accurate processing
• Help with month-end / quarter-end close tasks: ensuring project-level revenue / cost recognition is accurate and timely.
• Assist with budgets & forecasts at the project level; compare actuals vs estimates and report variances.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Legal, and Billing teams to ensure contract terms are accounted for appropriately.
• Maintain documentation for revenue recognition and project accounting processes; support audits (internal/external) as needed.
• Help improve processes/systems related to project accounting, revenue recognition, internal controls.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience with project accounting is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standard.
• Knowledge of accounts payable workflows and project-based invoice coding.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with accounting / ERP systems (e.g. Deltek, Sage, NetSuite, Procore)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Great communication skills; ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (Sales / Contracts / Project Management / Legal).

Nice to have, but not necessary:

• AEC industry experience.
• Experience analyzing or handling change orders, contract modifications.
• Exposure to cost accounting, overhead allocations.
• Experience with revenue/billing modules in ERP systems.
• Experience working in a multicompany accounting environment
• Prior exposure to audits (internal or external) or preparing supporting schedules/disclosures.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

*Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range : $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience,
• Additional Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group.