Construction Accountant

Job ID#: 35249

Accountant

Industry: Construction
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Position Type: Full-time | Onsite

Position Overview

Our client, a fast-growing construction company is seeking a hands-on Accountant to own the full accounting function for their construction operations. This is a standalone role reporting directly to the CEO and is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in an autonomous environment, understands construction accounting, and can manage day-to-day accounting while providing financial clarity to leadership.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for cash flow management, job costing, financial reporting, and month-end close , ensuring accurate financials and strong internal controls as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Accounting

• Manage job costing , WIP schedules, and project profitability analysis

• Track project costs, labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead allocation

• Support progress billing , retainage tracking, and revenue recognition

• Reconcile job cost reports to the general ledger

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and regulatory filings

• Support external accountants with year-end close and tax preparation

• Establish and improve internal controls and accounting processes

• Maintain organized financial documentation and audit-ready records

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide financial insights on project margins, cost variances, and trends

• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for leadership

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3+ years of accounting experience , preferably within construction or project-based industries

• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and construction revenue recognition

• Experience operating in a standalone or small-team environment

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience reporting directly to ownership or executive leadership

• Exposure to process improvement or system implementations

• Comfortable building structure where limited processes currently exist

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