Construction Accountant

Position Summary The Construction Accountant is responsible for the financial tracking, reporting, and analysis of site development, earthwork, utility, and hauling/trucking projects, with a focus on accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and financial controls. This role supports field operations and company leadership by providing timely financial insights that protect project profitability and support operational decision-making. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day project accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting while supporting the continued growth and maturity of the finance function. Over time, this role is expected to assume greater ownership of the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes. Reporting Relationships The Construction Accountant reports to the President or designated financial leader. This position partners closely with Field Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and Dispatch to ensure accurate job costing, milestone tracking, and customer billing. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Project Financial ManagementPrepare, maintain, and review job cost reports for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and completenessTrack labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead allocations by projectMonitor project budgets versus actual costs, identify variances, and communicate issues to managementConfirm project milestones with Project Managers, Superintendents, or Foremen before billingCoordinate financial questions related to scope, milestones, and billing with customers, owners, or general contractorsPrepare and submit progress billings/pay applications in accordance with project contracts and schedules of valuesReview owner or general contractor payments to ensure they align with completed work and approved billingsVerify compliance with contractual requirements and financial controlsAssist in developing and maintaining cost-to-complete estimates throughout the project lifecycleEnsure proper coding and classification of project transactions within the accounting system Billing & Revenue RecognitionPrepare customer billings in accordance with contract terms, including progress billing, milestone billing, retainage, and change ordersReview contracts, approved change orders, and additional work prior to invoicingCoordinate with Field Operations and Estimating to verify milestone completion and billing accuracyRecord revenue using percentage-of-completion or other accepted accounting methods in accordance with GAAP Accounts Receivable & CollectionsMonitor project-related accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoicesProcess customer payments and ensure accurate application within the accounting systemWork with operations personnel and customers to resolve billing discrepanciesReconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate variancesReview aging reports and coordinate collection efforts with managementProcess necessary adjustments or write-offs with appropriate approvalsEnsure timely submission of lien waivers, conditional releases, and other required project documentation Accounts Payable & Cash DisbursementsReview vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper codingAssist with invoice approval workflows and timely payment processingPrepare subcontractor compliance documentation, including lien waivers when applicableReconcile vendor and subcontractor balancesReconcile accounts payable balances to vendor statements within established month-end timelines Reporting & AnalysisProduce timely and accurate weekly and monthly project financial reports for leadershipPrepare project cost forecasts and profit margin analyses, identifying financial risks and opportunitiesAssist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages, including budget-to-actual variance analysesSupport leadership with financial modeling and ad hoc reporting as requested Month-End Close ActivitiesComplete month-end accounting activities related to project accountingReconcile work-in-progress (WIP), fixed assets, and other project-related accountsReview and reconcile project overhead allocations and accrualsPrepare revenue recognition and project-related journal entriesEnsure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies Compliance & DocumentationMaintain organized and auditable project documentation, including contracts, change orders, estimates, billing records, and correspondenceSupport internal and external audits by providing requested financial documentationMaintain internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance Collaboration & SupportServe as the accounting liaison for Field Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and DispatchProvide guidance on job costing, billing procedures, and financial controlsParticipate in regular finance and operational meetings to provide financial updates and project performance insights Systems & Process ImprovementMaintain and optimize the company's accounting software and project cost tracking toolsRecommend improvements to accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial controlsAssist with implementation of new accounting systems, software modules, or reporting tools as the organization grows Competencies Working knowledge of construction job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognitionStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and competing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with accounting software and Microsoft ExcelHigh attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlinesAbility to build collaborative relationships across departments Qualifications Education & Experience Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent construction accounting experience may be consideredMinimum of two years of construction or job-cost accounting experience preferredExperience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or similar ERP/accounting systemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Benefits Overview: Health, Dental, Vision