Accountant; Onsite

Accountant

Family Oriented Culture | High Level Projects

The Accountant manages the full accounts receivable and project accounting cycle for a commercial construction environment, ensuring accurate financial records, timely billing, and insightful reporting that supports project profitability and overall business performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable processes using Open Systems Accounting Software (OSAS), including preparing, reviewing, and submitting construction pay applications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process daily cash receipts, record transactions, and maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Lead collections efforts by following up on outstanding invoices, managing project retainage, and ensuring prompt resolution of payment issues.
• Administer project contracts and maintain comprehensive project documentation to support billing, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Prepare and file monthly Sales and Use Tax reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Monitor daily banking activity, review transactions, and reconcile bank accounts regularly.
• Review payroll and accounts payable processing for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Analyze purchasing activity and compare expenditures against project budgets to identify variances and support cost control efforts.
• Review monthly financial statements and prepare overhead cost analyses to support management decision-making.
• Compile and distribute weekly project backlog reports utilizing job cost reporting systems, providing clear visibility into current and future work.
• Prepare monthly sales reports, including tracking open bids and analyzing trends against historical performance to support forecasting.
• Conduct semi-annual project reviews comparing estimated versus actual labor hours, material costs, and overall project profitability, and communicate key findings.
• Collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership to provide financial insights and ensure alignment between project performance and financial results.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records using Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Acrobat, supporting efficient reporting and audit readiness.

Essential Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts receivable experience.
• Experience with in the commercial construction industry strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting, job costing, retainage management, and construction billing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred and supports success in the role.
• Experience working in a smaller company environment where individuals own end-to-end processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with construction pay applications, project contracts, and backlog reporting is a plus.
• Comfort working closely with operations, project managers, and leadership to provide financial insights.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.00/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 fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.