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Senior Project Accountant

$42 - $48 per hour

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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Accountant

San Francisco, CA

$42-48/hr

Do you have at least five years of accounting experience supporting in the construction industry? Do you have experience processing payroll, supporting with accounts payable, and supporting with job costing and financial reporting? We are looking for a construction accountant for a new job opportunity in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with payroll, construction accounting, and be able to thrive in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in more details please apply now!

Responsibilities
  • Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
  • Process and review payroll for field and office employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports, prevailing wage documentation, and other labor compliance reports as required for public works projects.
  • Reconcile payroll, labor costs, and benefits to the general ledger while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records, including vendor payments, customer billing, collections, and cash application.
  • Assist with financial statement preparation, job cost reporting, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, budgeting, audits, and year-end reporting.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction, engineering, or contracting industry.
  • Strong payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union payroll administration.
  • Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
  • Experience with construction accounting software such as Sage 300/Timberline, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, or similar ERP systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Knowledge of construction job costing, project accounting, subcontractor compliance, and labor reporting requirements is highly preferred.
If you are interested in this wonderful job opportunity submit your resume online today!

Pay Details: $42.00 to $48.00 per hour

Search managed by: Taylor Erlbaum

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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