Construction Accountant Mart Construction Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Attention to detail Construction industry experience QuickBooks Organizational skills ProCore Full Job Description Construction Accountant Role Description Position Summary The Construction Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial administration for construction projects and the company as a whole. This position works closely with project management, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and company leadership to ensure accurate job costing, timely billing and payments, proper documentation, and up-to-date financial records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where multiple projects and financial deadlines must be managed simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Project Accounting & Job Costing Maintain accurate financial records for each construction project. Track project costs by job, cost code, phase, and/or category. Review and code invoices, receipts, credit card transactions, and other project expenses. Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and projected costs. Assist project managers with tracking project budgets and identifying cost variances. Reconcile project costs to budgets and contracts. Maintain accurate records of change orders, allowances, and project-related expenses. Accounts Payable Receive, review, code, and process subcontractor and vendor invoices. Verify invoices against contracts, purchase orders, receipts, and project documentation. Coordinate subcontractor payment applications and supporting documentation. Track subcontractor balances, retention, and payment status. Collect and maintain conditional and unconditional lien waivers/releases. Ensure proper documentation is received before subcontractor payments are issued. Process payments through the company's accounting/payment systems. Accounts Receivable & Project Billing Prepare and issue client invoices and progress billings. Assist with monthly billing and payment applications. Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances. Maintain accurate records of client payments, deposits, and retainage. Reconcile client accounts and resolve billing discrepancies. Coordinate with project managers regarding billing status, change orders, and completed work. Banking & General Accounting Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations. Maintain accurate general ledger coding. Assist with month-end and year-end close. Review transactions for proper classification and documentation. Assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting. Work with the company's CPA, tax professionals, and outside accounting partners as needed. Maintain organized financial records for audits, taxes, insurance, bonding, and other company requirements. Construction Administration Maintain organized project and accounting documentation. Track subcontractor and vendor insurance, W-9s, licenses, and other required documentation. Assist with payroll accounting and job-cost allocation. Support construction software and accounting system administration. Help maintain accurate records for bonding and financial reporting requirements. Assist management with financial reports and project profitability analysis. Systems & Software QuickBooks Online or similar construction accounting software Bill.com or similar accounts payable/payment platform Procore or other construction project management software Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets Qualifications 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; construction accounting experience strongly preferred. Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Understanding of job costing and construction project financials. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to communicate professionally with subcontractors, vendors, clients, project managers, and company leadership. Ability to identify discrepancies and follow through to resolution. Construction industry experience is highly preferred.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person