Accounting Specialist - Construction

Position: Accounting Specialist - Construction Company
Company Profile

Founded in 1949, originally as A.J. Diani Construction, Diani Building Corp’s. core expertise is in design-build, construction management and general building construction operations. The company is a government contractor and in 2025 became an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP).This not only confirms that are our employees are invested in the projects we deliver, but in the long-term success of the company, being able to remain true to our founding values of hard work, integrity, craftsmanship and client satisfaction, while looking toward a future built together as employee-owners.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Specialist will be involved in the in the full cycle of accounting procedures, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable and assist in union payroll processing.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies on invoices or reports by interfacing with other sections, departments, vendors and clients; ensure all invoices have appropriate approvals;
• Process and record vendor and subcontractor payments;
• Track preliminary notices and ensure proper lien releases are provided;
• Ensure compliance with construction accounting standards, tax regulations and company policies;
• Assist with union payroll processing, union reporting and related tax reporting;
• Assist with preparing control documents to reconcile payroll, AP and AR transactions;
• Establish and maintain files for payroll, AP, AR and general accounting;
• Prepare correspondence, checks and reports, as required;
• Assist Controller with various audits;
• Perform other assignments, as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar discipline;
  Bachelor’s Degree, a plus;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity;
• Knowledge of general construction accounting, auditing, payroll (union and non-union) and invoicing, required;
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Spectrum, Sage, or similar platforms;
• Proficiency in the MS Office 365 suite of products, specifically Excel and Word, required;
• Proficiency in operating office equipment to include PCs,copiers, fax machine and 10-key calculator;
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Exemplary time management, accuracy, organizational,problem-solving, attention to detail, multi-tasking, critical thinking and follow-through skills;
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment.

Compensation

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE, for this non-exempt position.

Benefits

• Health and vision insurance for employee and dependents;
• 401(K) not company matched;
• ESOP plan after 1 year of employment, which is an additional fully funded retirement plan;
• 80 hours of annual PTO (vacation/sick time combined) in 1st year and increasing incrementally thereafter, eligibility for use is after 90 days of employment.

Working Hours

• 8:00AM –5:00PM Monday – Friday, with flexibility on the schedule for 40 hours full-time
• or
• Part-time daily at 20 hours per week, with flexibility on the schedule.

Location

Santa Maria, CA – Onsite Position