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Construction Accountant

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A Construction Accountant prepares financial records and reports for a construction project or company. Maintains construction project budgets and manages financial transactions with contractors and subcontractors. Works with construction managers to track expenses and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. May review contractor bids and job cost estimates.

$89,041 / year median in Connecticut

+3% projected growth

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New Haven, CT Target Compensation:
70k – 75k A growing construction-related organization is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Construction Accountant to join its team immediately. This is a high-impact opportunity for a Construction Accountant who can step in quickly, manage day-to-day accounting functions, and ensure accurate job costing and financial tracking across multiple projects. The ideal Construction Accountant is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where communication and accuracy are critical. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Immediate start with strong visibility across operations Work closely with project and accounting teams Opportunity to apply and strengthen job costing experience as a Construction Accountant Dynamic environment where your work directly impacts project success Key Responsibilities of the Construction Accountant As a Construction Accountant, you will: Process high-volume accounts payable invoice entry Code invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions to the appropriate jobs/projects Manage vendor payments and follow up on invoices, discrepancies, and payment status Support customer billing, including construction-style and AIA billing as needed Assist with job costing by accurately allocating labor and material expenses by project Reconcile company credit card transactions and maintain supporting documentation Communicate proactively regarding backlog, coding questions, and outstanding items Ensure accuracy and organization across all day-to-day accounting activities as a Construction Accountant Preferred Qualifications of the Construction Accountant 2+ years of experience as a Construction Accountant, ideally in construction or a project-based environment Strong understanding of job costing and how to correctly allocate costs to projects (required) Experience with Sage 100 (strongly preferred) Familiarity with construction accounting practices and workflows Experience with AIA billing is a plus Exposure to union payroll is a plus Ability to step into a role quickly and operate independently as a Construction Accountant Strong attention to detail and communication skills #
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