Accountant

Job Full Description

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Southwest Twin Cities Metro, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Excavation, Sewer/Water, and Asphalt Paving - Commercial & Government Construction

About Us:


We are a well-established excavation, sewer/water, and asphalt paving contractor serving the Southwest Twin Cities metro area. Our work spans both commercial private developments-such as office/warehouse buildings, retail spaces, and housing developments-and a wide range of government contracts including roads, schools, airports, parks, and maintenance facilities.


We take pride in delivering high-quality infrastructure that builds communities, and we're currently seeking a detail-driven Accountant to support our growing operations.

Position Overview:


This role will be instrumental in maintaining the financial integrity of our construction projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced in construction accounting, highly organized, and comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This person will play a key role in project billing, cost tracking, and coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with project billing and coordination , including preparing progress billings and managing billing schedules
• Communicate with project managers and customers to facilitate timely and accurate billing and project closeout
• Perform job and equipment costing to ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, and equipment usage
• Handle accounts payable and receivable , including coding invoices and entering job-related financial data
• Review and interpret city and residential contracts and manage complex billing elements such as bidding items and quantity tracking
• Manage sales and income tax reporting , and assist in preparation for audits
• Contribute to budget preparation , forecasting, and monthly financial reporting
• Prepare certified payroll reports, manage prevailing wage compliance (if applicable), and process union/non-union payroll
• Support and maintain job files , ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) tracking and month-end close procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field -would be nice, but not required
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction or trades industry
• Experience with job costing, project billing , and contract review required
• Familiarity with AIA billing , certified payroll, and prevailing wage a plus
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage, or Viewpoint preferred
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks that are often time-consuming and require independent follow-through

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Supportive team environment with room for professional growth
• The chance to be involved in meaningful, high-impact infrastructure projects across Minnesota

Lakeville (Savage), MN
2220
8275 210th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044