Construction Accountant

Construction Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented accountant with construction industry experience to support financial operations, project accounting, and cost tracking. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, managing job cost accounting, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction accounting practices, including WIP reporting, progress billing, subcontractor payments, and lien waiver tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries accurately and timely.
• Manage job cost accounting, including tracking labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition reporting.
• Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable related to construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and provide reporting to project managers and leadership.
• Prepare or assist with customer billings, including progress billings, time and materials billing, and retainage tracking.
• Ensure accurate recording of subcontractor invoices, change orders, and commitment balances.
• Track and maintain lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and other project-related financial documentation.
• Assist with payroll accounting, including job allocations and labor burden tracking.
• Support audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting.
• Help improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to support project financial performance.