Accounting Associate

Location: Placentia, CA | Full-time | On-site

Classification: Hourly non-exempt

Compensation: $24.00–$28.00 per hour, plus applicable overtime

Start your accounting career with Cannon Building. This entry-level role supports accounts payable, payroll data preparation, project accounting, and digital recordkeeping. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will work with the accounting team to keep records accurate, follow up on outstanding items, and learn Sage Intacct and Procore. Training is provided; construction experience is a plus, not a requirement.

• Monitor the AP inbox, organize and enter invoices, request missing information, and follow up on coding and approvals.
• Collect credit card receipts, match transactions, and prepare coding and reconciliations for review.
• Collect vendor W-9s, maintain vendor records, and route new vendors and changes through required approvals.
• Prepare approved check runs and print checks for authorized review and signature.
• Assist with subcontractor billing intake, invoice entry, and follow-up under the direction of the accounting team.

• Track missing or incomplete timesheets and follow up with employees and supervisors before payroll deadlines.
• Prepare and upload approved payroll data and supporting files; identify discrepancies for review.
• Maintain company cell phone assignments and billing records.
• Assist with OSHA log data entry and recordkeeping using information reviewed and approved by the responsible safety or HR staff.

• Enter approved project budgets and setup information in Procore and Sage Intacct under supervision.
• Track project setup checklists, request missing information, and route questions to the appropriate accounting or project team member.
• Scan and organize lien waivers, update tracking logs, and follow up on missing documents for accounting review.

• Help convert paper files into organized digital records in SharePoint, Procore, and other designated systems.
• Document routine procedures, maintain checklists, and suggest improvements to reduce duplicate work.
• Assist with basic reconciliations and month-end support as trained; perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Accountant.

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting coursework, a certificate, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome. Prior accounting, bookkeeping, office, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic understanding of numbers and recordkeeping, accurate data entry, and willingness to learn accounting processes.
• Comfort using Excel, Outlook, and electronic files; ability to learn new software.
• Dependable follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several recurring deadlines.
• Professional communication when following up with employees, project teams, and vendors; ability to protect financial and employee information.

• Exposure to accounts payable, credit card reconciliations, payroll support, or construction administration.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Procore, SharePoint, or other accounting and document management systems.

Gain practical experience in construction accounting, accounts payable, project setup, and digital workflows. As skills develop, responsibilities may expand into reconciliations and additional project or staff accounting support.

The anticipated pay range is $24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt position with applicable overtime paid in addition to regular…