Construction Accountant

Construction Accountant

Fremont, CA (onsite)

$40-45/hr

Do you have at least five years of construction accounting experience with a strong background in accounts receivable and billing? Do you thrive in fast paced environments? We are looking for an accounting professional for a new job in Fremont, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, good excel skills, and be able to support with heavy accounting tasks in a construction environment. If you are interested in more information please apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Research, reconcile, and resolve historical and outdated billing discrepancies.
  
• Manage customer invoicing, progress billings, AIA billings, and schedule of values.
  
• Review and clean up aged accounts receivable balances and collection issues.
  
• Develop and execute collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables.
  
• Prepare, track, and monitor preliminary notices (pre-liens), lien waivers, conditional and unconditional releases, and mechanic's liens.
  
• Coordinate lien release documentation with subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and customers.
  
• Research unpaid invoices and resolve billing disputes.
  
• Maintain accurate project-related accounting records and job cost information.
  
• Reconcile project balances and assist with project closeouts.
  
• Monitor subcontractor compliance documentation, insurance certificates, and payment requirements.
  
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide recommendations to management regarding collection efforts.
  
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  
• Partner with project management and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy and timely collections.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
  
• Extensive knowledge of construction billing, accounts receivable, collections, and project accounting.
  
• Experience handling preliminary notices, mechanic's liens, lien waivers, stop notices, and lien releases.
  
• Understanding of job costing, contract compliance, change orders, and project closeouts.
  
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with the ability to clean up legacy accounting issues.
  
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300/Timberline, Foundation, Procore, CMiC, or similar platforms.
  
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and customers.

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity - please apply today!

Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 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.


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