Construction Accountant

Construction AccountantOur client is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing commercial electrical construction company. This is a full-time, primarily in-office position focused on managing accounting activities across multiple active construction projects.The ideal candidate has direct experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or accounting for a general contractor, subcontractor, electrical contractor, or skilled-trades company and understands how construction accounting connects directly to project operations.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage accounting for multiple active construction projects.Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.Prepare project invoices, payment applications, and AIA G702/G703 billing.Maintain schedules of values and billing percentages.Track job costs, budgets, commitments, and project expenses.Track change orders, retention, and outstanding payments.Prepare conditional and unconditional lien releases.Track preliminary notices and construction compliance documentation.Process vendor, supplier, and subcontractor invoices.Review purchase orders, receipts, and project cost coding.Coordinate with Project Managers on billing and job-cost reporting.Support payroll, timecard review, and labor cost allocations.Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements when applicable.Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations.Assist with month-end reporting and financial reconciliations.Support project closeout, final billing, and retention collection.Qualifications & RequirementsPrevious construction accounting or project accounting experience.Experience with a general contractor, subcontractor, electrical contractor, or construction company preferred.Strong understanding of job costing, construction billing, retention, and change orders.Experience with AIA billing, schedules of values, and lien releases preferred.Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections experience.Strong Excel skills.QuickBooks experience strongly preferred.Experience with Procore, Sage, Foundation, CMiC, Viewpoint, ComputerEase, or similar systems is a plus.Highly organized and accurate with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Strong communication skills and ability to work with Project Managers, vendors, GCs, payroll, and leadership.