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