Construction Accountant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage job cost accounting for multiple construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Set up and maintain project budgets, cost codes, and cost tracking systems
• Prepare and process monthly owner billings, including AIA billing, progress billing, retainage, and lien waivers
• Track and reconcile change orders, ensuring proper cost and revenue recognition
• Review and process subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices
• Support payroll processing, including certified payroll when required (prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon)
• Maintain WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and assist with revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion methods
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close
• Monitor cash flow, AR/AP aging, and assist with collections as needed
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, insurance requirements, and bonding documentation
• Support audits, bonding reviews, and financial reporting to leadership
• Collaborate with project managers to identify cost overruns, forecast trends, and improve profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent construction accounting experience)
• 3+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry (GC, civil, or subcontractor)
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and construction financial workflows
• Experience with AIA billing, WIP schedules, and change order tracking
• Proficiency in construction accounting software such as Sage 300/100, Viewpoint, Procore Financials, CMiC, or similar
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting
• Knowledge of construction contracts, retainage, and lien laws
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with prevailing wage / certified payroll
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus
• Experience supporting bonded projects and working with sureties
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting
• Experience working in multi-entity or multi-state construction environments

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.