Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist / Accounting & Office Administrator

Job Description

This role combines accounting, payroll, office administration, and project support to keep a growing construction organization running smoothly. The Accounting Specialist / Accounting & Office Administrator maintains accurate financial records, processes payroll, supports construction project documentation, and ensures efficient day-to-day office operations. The position suits a detail-oriented professional with construction industry experience who enjoys managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

+ Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate posting of all transactions.

+ Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and customer billings in alignment with company policies and project requirements.

+ Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.

+ Prepare and file sales tax returns and other required financial and regulatory reports.

+ Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and ledgers.

+ Support budgeting and financial reporting activities by providing data, reports, and analysis as needed.

+ Process weekly payroll for field and office employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

+ Prepare and submit union reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Maintain employee personnel files and onboarding documentation, ensuring records are complete and organized.

+ Assist with benefits administration and employee record management in coordination with leadership.

+ Support compliance with employment regulations and company policies by maintaining accurate documentation and processes.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming phone calls and general inquiries, providing professional and courteous assistance.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office administration experience within the construction industry.

+ Experience working for a construction, mechanical contracting, or related organization.

+ Knowledge of job costing, progress billing, and construction accounting principles.

+ Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, invoicing, and reconciliation.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ accounting coordination or accounting specialist roles within construction or related industries.

+ Experience supporting union reporting requirements and benefits administration.

+ Experience in office administration, including managing phones, mail, filing systems, and office supplies.

+ Familiarity with bookkeeping practices and full-cycle accounting processes.

+ Comfort working closely with project managers and leadership teams to support project and financial objectives.

+ Ability to maintain well-organized project and financial records for audits and compliance reviews.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position offers a flexible working location, supporting a balance between office-based work and other approved arrangements as appropriate for the role. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with close interaction between accounting, office administration, and project teams. You will work extensively with accounting software such as Sage, as well as Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, while maintaining both electronic and paper-based filing systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Green Bay, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Green Bay,WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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