Construction Accountant

Construction Accounting + Full-Cycle Accounting + Sage 300 | Bethesda | Hybrid This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Anne-Laure McGrory Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us:
We are an established Bethesda-based real estate development and construction organization with more than 20 years of experience across commercial, residential, resort, and custom-home projects. Our work spans multiple markets, including Maryland, Colorado, California, and Michigan, and includes large-scale development, custom luxury homes, workforce housing, mixed-use projects, and other unique real estate ventures. We are a relatively small, collaborative organization where people know each other, work closely together, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We value experience, initiative, and people who can identify a better way to do something and are willing to roll up their sleeves to make it happen. Why join us?
* ** Meaningful ownership:
** Take responsibility for the full accounting function supporting the custom homes/construction division.
* ** Interesting projects:
** Gain exposure to high-end custom homes, major development projects, workforce housing, and other unique real estate ventures.
* ** Small, collaborative team:
** Work in a low-politics environment with experienced professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.
* ** Hybrid flexibility:
** Typically 1–2 days in the Bethesda office each week, with flexibility by mutual agreement.
* ** Make an impact:
** There is an opportunity to clean up files, improve processes, and bring practical ideas to the organization.
* ** Employee-focused culture:
** Good ideas are welcomed, and employees are encouraged to contribute beyond their immediate job description.
* ** Established organization:
** Join a company with more than two decades of experience and projects spanning multiple markets. Job Details A well-established Bethesda-based real estate development and construction organization is seeking a hands-on
** Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant
** to support its custom homes and general contracting division. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle, working independently, and being part of a small, collaborative organization. ### What You'll Do
* Manage full-cycle accounting for the custom homes/construction division
* Process accounts payable, vendor payments, and accounts receivable
* Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
* Perform month-end and year-end close activities
* Complete bank and account reconciliations
* Process payroll and payroll tax filings for approximately 10 employees and contractors
* Process ACH payments and assist with cash management
* Support tax reporting and compliance activities
* Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
* Assist with construction-related accounting and general contracting activities
* Work closely with ownership and accounting leadership on financial reporting
* Organize and clean up accounting files
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
* Help bring greater structure and efficiency to existing accounting procedures ### What We're Looking For
* 7+ years of full-cycle accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience
* ** Recent Sage 300 or comparable recent Sage ERP experience is required*
* * Experience in construction, custom home building, general contracting, real estate development, or a related industry
* Strong experience with AP, AR, payroll, payroll taxes, reconciliations,…