Construction Accountant

About the role

As our Accountant, you will provide direct financial support to our project teams throughout the construction project life cycle, partnering closely with project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting, contract compliance, and timely financial reporting. In this role, you will help safeguard financial performance by managing subcontractor billing and compliance, tracking project costs, and supporting owner and subcontractor billings.

Day-to-day, you will study owner and subcontractor agreements to interpret contract terms, process subcontractor invoices and pay applications, manage compliance documentation, and support monthly owner billings. You will work closely with project teams to allocate costs appropriately, monitor budgets, resolve billing or compliance issues, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.

Experienced team members may assume expanded responsibility for overseeing complex projects, managing higher-risk subcontractor relationships, supporting work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, performing advanced financial analysis, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to process improvements that strengthen project controls and financial transparency.

Successful team members in this role demonstrate a strong customer-service mindset, enjoy problem-solving, and bring exceptional analytical and communication skills. They are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting project success through accurate, compliant, and responsive financial support.

Responsibilities

• Construction job cost accounting and project financial support
• Subcontractor pay applications, invoicing, and payment processing
• Contract interpretation and financial compliance
• Owner billings, accounts receivable, and aging management
• Insurance, lien, and claims compliance tracking
• Taxability review for construction contracts and invoices
• Budget monitoring, cost allocations, and reallocations
• Analytical thinking, organization, and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or general accounting preferred
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accounting theory
• Familiarity with construction accounting software and project-based financial systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing
• Career development and continuing education assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx ‘n Go
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
• Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (e.g., gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)