Full Charge Accountant Construction Accounting Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Full Charge Accountant Construction Accounting LeadFull Time | Onsite | Santa Maria CA

Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training and development
Wellness resources

Join Signs of Success as our next Full Charge Accountant
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with strong construction or project based accounting experience. This position manages full cycle accounting operations including job costing, progress billing, and financial reporting. The right candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of accurate financial systems.

About Signs of Success
Signs of Success is a commercial sign and architectural graphics company serving public and private clients throughout California. Our projects include commercial signage, architectural wayfinding systems, and public works installations. As our company grows, strong financial systems and accurate reporting are critical to maintaining stability and profitability.

About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who:

Has strong construction or project based accounting experience
Understands job costing, purchase orders, and progress billing
Is comfortable performing month end close independently
Works well with structured systems and financial detail
Communicates clearly with project managers and leadership
Takes ownership and maintains high personal accountability

Key Responsibilities
Full Cycle Accounting

Manage general ledger and chart of accounts
Perform month end and year end close
Reconcile bank, credit card, and vendor accounts
Maintain accurate financial records

Construction and Project Accounting

Prepare and manage progress billing including public works projects
Track job costs, labor allocation, and purchase orders
Manage retainage and change order billing
Coordinate with project managers to confirm billing documentation

Accounts Receivable and Payable

Manage AR including commercial 30 day accounts
Track collections and maintain aging reports
Process vendor payments and maintain organized payables records

Financial Reporting

Prepare internal financial statements
Assist with job profitability tracking
Provide financial visibility to leadership
Support CPA and tax preparation

Systems and Controls

Maintain organized audit ready records
Improve accounting workflows and documentation
Support internal controls and process improvements

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred
3 plus years of accounting experience required
Construction or project based accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with job costing and progress billing preferred
Experience with public works or contract billing is a plus
Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel required
Strong organization, analytical, and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Growth Opportunity
This role can grow into Controller level responsibility as the company expands. Future opportunities may include financial forecasting, cash flow planning, budgeting support, and deeper project margin analysis.