Construction Accountant

Westmark Talent Group specializes in connecting skilled professionals with leading companies in the construction and engineering space. We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately held client with over four decades of industry presence in South Florida — a recognized leader in their specialized segment of the construction and manufacturing sector.

We are seeking a full-cycle accounting professional who can manage both construction project accounting and manufacturing operations finance. This is an on-site role reporting directly to the Controller.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle accounting: accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and cash management

• Prepare and process AIA / progress billing (G702/G703) for construction projects

• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain the general ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, adjusting entries, and closing entries

• Maintain fixed asset schedules including depreciation and amortization

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintain and control the trial balance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Support job costing and billing milestone tracking at the project level

• Assist with cost accounting functions tied to manufacturing operations

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in construction accounting (project-based billing, WIP, percentage-of-completion)

• Hands-on experience with AIA billing (G702/G703) and progress billing procedures

• Full-cycle accounting proficiency: AP, AR, collections, reconciliations, and general ledger

• Experience preparing financial statements and controlling the trial balance

• Strong command of accrual-basis accounting and month-end close

• Experience with fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and related journal entries

• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar ERP)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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PREFERRED (NICE TO HAVE)

• Prior experience as a Project Accountant

• Manufacturing cost accounting background

• WIP schedule management

• Bilingual: English / Spanish

• CPA or CPA candidate

Benefits

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Salary up to $100,000 depending on experience

• Stable, tenured employer with a strong South Florida reputation

• Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership

• Exposure to both construction project accounting and manufacturing finance