Senior Staff Accountant

Gary Merlino Construction • Seattle, Washington • Full Time • $70,000–$85,000 / year

Posted on Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Senior Staff Accountant
Company: Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. (GMCC)
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. (GMCC) is a heavy civil construction and materials company operating across the greater Seattle area, with divisions including Stoneway Concrete, Kangley Rock & Recycle, and others. We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to support financial reporting and accounting operations across our family of companies.

About the Role

The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting across multiple divisions within the GMCC family of companies. This role is well-suited for someone with strong technical accounting skills who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-division construction environment. You'll get your hands in a little bit of everything, from Accounting to HR & Operations, as part of a lean, cross-functional accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries; perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned divisions
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and job cost analysis
Reconcile intercompany transactions across GMCC's divisions
Maintain and analyze fixed asset schedules and depreciation
Support external audit and tax preparation requests
Assist with sales/use tax and excise tax filings
Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows
Collaborate with project accountants, operations, and division controllers

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or job-cost industry experience strongly preferred
Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction accounting/ERP systems a plus
Strong Excel skills
Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
CPA or progress toward CPA a plus, but not required

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work across a diversified group of construction and materials companies
Collaborative, hands-on team environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All or any portion of this job description is subject to elimination, modification or addition at any time at the discretion of the company.
This Job Description Does Not Constitute a Contract for Employment
We are a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not illegally discriminate in our employment decisions based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by local or federal law.
We are also an Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in our employment selection process.

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