Assistant Accountant

Position: Accounting Assistant (Construction)

Location: Manassas, VA (In Person)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 per year, based on experience

This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, organization, and execution. You will work closely with our Accounting Specialist to ensure job cost data, payroll, and financial records are accurate and up to date across all projects.

• Assist with entry of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and job cost coding in Sage
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes through data entry and documentation
• Assist with client invoicing and billing support as directed
• Support weekly payroll processing, including time entry and tracking employee hours
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and compliance requirements
• Maintain organized and accurate financial and job records
• Track receipts, expenses, and job-related costs across multiple projects
• Communicate with internal teams to gather job and cost information
• Support the Accounting Specialist with daily accounting tasks and workload
• Identify and flag discrepancies or missing information in job cost or payroll data
• Maintain professional and collaborative communication with team members

• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software preferred
• Prior experience in construction accounting or job cost environments strongly preferred
• Experience with payroll processing, certified payroll experience is a major plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working with multiple departments and field teams