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Staff Accountant - Construction

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.) · San Diego, CA · 1 wk ago
Accounting$36–$38/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Process full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
  • Enter invoices and maintain accurate Accounts Receivable aging reports.
  • Process owner billings, vendor invoices, weekly check runs, and payment distributions.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and ensure lien releases are accurate and complete.
  • Assist with monthly cash flow reporting and receivables/payables analysis for senior management.
  • Reconcile bank statements related to Accounts Payable and Payroll.
  • Work closely with the Contract Administrator to manage change orders and maintain project documentation.
  • Respond to vendor payment inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Support the Senior Accountant with accounting, reporting, and administrative functions.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of construction accounting experience with strong full-cycle AP/AR responsibilities.
  • Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor preferred.
  • Knowledge of change orders, lien releases, certified payroll, and construction project documentation.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Sage 300 accounting software a plus.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal teams.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on full-cycle GAAP accounting experience within construction.
  • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
  • Experience with WIP and cost-to-complete accounting required.
  • Tech savvy with the ability to quickly learn systems and processes.
  • Basic Excel skills including tracking receivables.

Skills

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to multitask and work independently in a time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

  • Not specified

Pay

  • $36 - $38 per hour

Schedule

  • Onsite

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