Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Matthews, North Carolina. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring structure to high-volume billing, support payroll processing, and improve day-to-day financial accuracy. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to step into a newly created position with room to expand into broader accounting responsibilities as the team grows.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a high volume of customer invoicing, including preparing accurate billings and submitting required documentation through client or HOA portals.
• Reconcile company credit card activity on a routine basis to help maintain timely and reliable expense reporting.
• Assist with payroll processing, including weekend support as needed, to ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness so job costing and financial records remain current.
• Support both accounts receivable and accounts payable activities by tracking payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized records.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and related schedules to support the general ledger and monthly close process.
• Monitor billing collections and follow up on outstanding balances to help improve cash flow.
• Work within accounting and payroll systems such as Restore and Paycor to maintain clean data and consistent processing.
• Provide ad hoc accounting support and help strengthen internal controls in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.• Several years of accounting experience in a role involving billing, reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Background handling high-volume invoicing and accounts receivable activities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Experience with payroll processing and the ability to support complex payroll workflows.
• Proficiency in credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and bank or account reconciliation work.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and core accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting and payroll platforms such as Paycor, Restore, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with AIA billing or construction industry accounting practices is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Matthews, North Carolina and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.