Construction Accountant

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

• Join a stable, well-established commercial construction and real estate development organization with a long history of successful projects.
• Play a key role in the financial success of high-impact construction projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with leadership and project teams in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Opportunity to expand your construction accounting expertise and grow your career within a respected organization.

This is a full-time on-site opportunity based in our Cleveland, Ohio office, where you'll collaborate directly with project teams and leadership in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Applicants must have at least 2+ years of construction accounting experience
. Experience with construction job costing, AIA billing, accounts payable/receivable, and Quick Books is required. Candidates without construction accounting experience will not be considered.

We are a privately held commercial real estate development and construction company with decades of experience delivering successful projects across multiple industries. Our team values accuracy, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Confidential Employer.

• Prepare monthly owner billings using AIA pay application formats with complete supporting documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process transactions, invoices, and financial activity using Quick Books.
• Print and issue subcontractor and vendor payments.
• Perform job costing, budget tracking, project accounting, and financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Partner with external accounting professionals to support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to support financial success across construction projects.

• 2+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience with job costing and construction project accounting.
• Knowledge of AIA billing and AIA pay applications.
• Proficiency in Quick Books and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with MRI, Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar construction accounting software is a plus.

You'll become an important part of a collaborative team where your work directly contributes to successful construction projects. We offer a supportive culture, strong leadership, excellent benefits, long-term stability, and opportunities to continue growing your construction accounting career.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements:
Must-have: 2+ yrs of construction accounting exp

• Additional context:
  • Relocation- [no]
  • Packages - [no]

Commercial construction and development company hiring a Construction Accountant with 2+ years of construction accounting experience. Must have Quick Books, AIA billing, AP/AR, and job costing. Fully onsite in Cleveland with full benefits.

• Client job title: Construction Accountant
• Location: Cleveland, OH
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 2+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Accountant, Project Accountant, Job Cost Accountant, Construction Project Accountant, Staff Accountant Construction, AIA Billing Specialist, Project Cost Accountant, Construction Accounting Specialist
• # of hires needed: 1