Job Cost Accountant

Job Cost AccountantOur client is an established commercial general contractor in Phoenix's East Valley, specializing in tenant improvement and ground-up construction across commercial, industrial, retail, and office markets. Under new ownership and in growth mode, with revenue projected to double over the next two years, the company is rebuilding its accounting team under a new Controller. This position owns the full project life cycle for all general contracting jobs, from setup through closeout, and reports directly to the Controller.Responsibilities include:Set up new jobs in Sage 300 CRE, including job cost structures, budgets, and cost codesMaintain accurate job cost records across a portfolio of active construction projectsIssue and administer subcontracts, including compliance documentation (lien waivers, insurance certificates, contracts, W-9s)Review and process project-related invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and purchase ordersPrepare and issue monthly progress billings, including change orders and retainageMonitor project budgets/costs; identify variances and work with project managers on cost to completeSupport revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) reportingReconcile project costs and the job cost subledger; support month-end and year-end closeManage project closeout: final billings, retainage release, subcontract final releases, and final cost reconciliationPrepare and distribute job cost reports to project managers and company leadershipSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as neededAssist the controller with ad hoc reportingRequirements include:A minimum of 3 years of job cost accounting experience in construction, general contracting, specialty trades, homebuilding, or a related project-driven industry. Candidates without hands-on job cost or project accounting experience will not be considered.Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, and construction financial processesSage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) experience highly preferredAssociate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferredProficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suiteAbility to analyze financial data and identify cost trends and discrepanciesStrong organizational, communication, and time-management skillsSelf-starter who works well independently and alongside project managersPreferred:Familiarity with AIA billing procedures and WIP schedulesConstruction payroll and certified payroll reportingKnowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and subcontract managementExperience supporting project managers with financial reporting and budget trackingWhat's offered:Health, dental, and vision coveragePTO and paid company holidaysRetirement savings planCareer growth as the company scales, with revenue projected to double over the next two years