Construction Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Construction Accountant with at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the home-building, construction, general contracting, or related industry. This position will be responsible for project-level accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and general accounting functions while partnering with project and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Key ResponsibilitiesManage accounting activities for multiple construction projects, including job costing, WIP reporting, and cost analysis.Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, monitoring project costs, revenue recognition, estimated costs to complete, and project profitability.Track and reconcile COGS and project-related expenses, ensuring costs are accurately assigned to the appropriate jobs and cost codes.Review project budgets, actual costs, commitments, change orders, and cost-to-complete estimates.Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with the month-end close process, including journal entries and account analysis.Work closely with Project Managers and operations teams to identify budget variances and ensure accurate project financial information.Assist with accounts payable, subcontractor/vendor billing, and project-related accruals as needed.Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for management reporting, audits, and year-end accounting.Help maintain strong accounting controls and ensure consistent application of company accounting policies.Qualifications3+ years of accounting experience, with construction accounting experience strongly preferred.Hands-on experience with WIP reporting, job costing, and COGS required.Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.Experience working with project budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, and profitability analysis.Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large amounts of project and financial data.Sage Intacct ERP experience preferred.Experience with other construction or ERP accounting systems is also valuable. xzbcwsv Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.