Construction Staff Accountant

Job Description:

• Execute monthly close processes, ensuring all costs are recorded or accrued and revenue is recognized accurately
• Maintain general ledger integrity through timely journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, including tracking outstanding items and recording fees and interest
• Manage accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and customer deposits
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors and subcontractors
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support long-term partnerships
• Review and ensure the accuracy and quality of all accounting deliverables and client-facing outputs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, issues, and escalations
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and/or Director of Finance, as applicable, to review work in progress (WIP), ensuring contract values, budgets, and change orders are accurately reflected
• Validate revenue recognition aligns with percentage-of-completion (POC), including cost and billing accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and company information
• Support ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is required
• Experience with commercial construction accounting required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting principles
• Familiarity with tools such as Sage, BlueFolder, or similar construction/accounting software is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)

Benefits:

• Flexible, remote contract structure
• Opportunity to support growing construction and professional service brands
• Direct collaboration with experienced business leaders
• Ability to expand responsibilities over time based on performance

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