Construction Staff Accountant (AP/AR)

Job Description

Job Description

About United Contractor Services
United Contractor Services, LLC is a leading national specialty subcontractor and one of the Top 50 Walls and Ceilings contractors in North America. We self-perform commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 specialties for leading general contractors on large-scale projects across the country. Our reputation is built on excellence, teamwork, and innovation in every project we take on.

The Role
We're looking for a Construction Staff Accountant who knows full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable in a construction environment. You'll handle subcontractor and vendor payables, monthly progress billings to general contractors, cash application, and the lien waiver and compliance documentation that keeps money moving on both sides. This is a hands-on, in-office role at our headquarters in Kennesaw, GA, reporting to the Accounting Manager as part of a multi-entity accounting team.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices end to end, including coding to jobs and cost codes, PO and receiving matching, and approval routing
• Review subcontractor pay applications and track retainage payable
• Collect conditional and unconditional lien waivers, COIs, and other compliance documents from subcontractors and vendors before releasing payment
• Prepare weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and joint checks
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with vendors and project teams
• Maintain vendor records and support year-end 1099 reporting

Accounts Receivable and Billing

• Prepare monthly progress billings to general contractors, including AIA G702/G703 pay applications and schedules of values, and submit them through GC portals such as Textura and GCPay
• Assemble billing support packages, including lien waivers, certified payroll where required, COIs, warranty letters, and bonds
• Track retainage receivable and manage retainage billing at project closeout
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and resolve differences between billed amounts and payments received
• Perform soft collections on outstanding balances in coordination with project managers

General Accounting and Close

• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, and research and resolve variances
• Support month-end and year-end close, audits, and related reporting across multiple entities
• Review and audit employee expense reports in RAMP for accuracy and policy compliance
• Maintain organized financial documentation and support internal controls and process improvements
• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries promptly and professionally
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction accounting experience with full-cycle AP and AR, with subcontractor-side experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with progress billing, AIA pay applications, retainage, and lien waivers
• Experience with a construction ERP such as Viewpoint or Oracle
• Solid understanding of GAAP, general ledger, job costing, and cash management
• Multi-entity accounting experience preferred
• Experience with GC billing portals such as Textura or GCPay is a plus
• Familiarity with contractor licensing and compliance documentation is a plus
• Strong Excel skills, plus proficiency in Outlook and Word
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage deadlines and resolve discrepancies independently
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer
United Contractor Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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