Construction Accountant

Now hiring: Construction Accountant | Direct Hire

Location: West Monroe, LA

Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8 AM-5 PM

You Know Accounting. Let's Put It to Work.

Staffmark is hiring a Construction Accountant in West Monroe for someone who knows the numbers, keeps the books tight, and gets it done accurately.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, project-based, or contractor accounting.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and project financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, Quick Books, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocations, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Knowledge of subcontractor management, vendor contracts, lien waivers, sales and use tax, payroll tax, and construction compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and executive leadership.

• Manage job cost accounting for multiple commercial and residential construction projects.
• Track project expenses, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead costs.
• Prepare monthly job cost reports, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and project profitability analyses.
• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including subcontractor invoices and customer payments.
• Prepare and submit progress billings, change orders, retainage billings, and lien waiver documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with month‑end and year‑end financial close processes.
• Monitor project contracts to ensure billing aligns with contract terms, milestones, and budgets.
• Support construction payroll processing and allocate labor costs to specific projects.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, insurance requirements, contractual obligations, and construction accounting standards.
• Partner with project managers and leadership to analyze project costs, identify cost overruns, forecast expenses, and improve profitability.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off to support work‑life balance

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