Accounting Lead

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Position Description

ABOUT LUND CONSTRUCTION

Lund Construction Co. is a third-generation family-owned general engineering contractor specializing in grading, underground utilities, and wet utility installation. Known for our integrity, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to our people, we have proudly served Northern California since 1958. At Lund Construction, we're more than just a company; we're a team that supports each other and takes pride in our work.

Lund Construction Co. is seeking a skilled, hands-on Accounting Lead for a blended financial accounting and project accounting role . Working directly alongside an experienced Construction Controller who is an active CPA and CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional), this role supports day-to-day accounting operations, combines ownership of Accounts Receivable with General Ledger procedures, and serves as a trusted resource for financial reporting, and operational coverage.

Key Focus Areas:

• Blended Expertise: Combines deep General Ledger (GL) accounting skills with project accounting. Prior project accounting experience is strongly preferred, while specific company AR workflows and procedures can be taught on the job to a candidate with strong accounting fundamentals.
• 100% Individual Contributor: Designed for a hands-on accountant with a strong grasp of debits and credits, multi-account GL experience, and a high level of process ownership.

Controller Mentorship & Operational Backup: Offers direct mentorship under an active CPA/CCIFP Controller. You will handle assigned month-end close procedures, partner with Project Managers on job costing, take on special projects (such as financial and project projections in Viewpoint Vista), and cross-train to serve as the primary operational backup during Controller absences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Project Accounting Execution

• Full-Cycle AR Ownership: Own and execute full-cycle Accounts Receivable functions, including monthly billings, cash applications, AR aging tracking, collections, and retention tracking (specific AR procedures can be taught on the job).
• Lien Releases & Joint Checks: Manage lien release processes (conditional and unconditional waivers) and coordinate joint check processing to ensure proper payment handling and alignment with collections.
• Project Manager Collaboration: Partner directly with Project Managers and operations staff to resolve billing discrepancies, review project billings, and drive healthy project cash flow.
• Job Costing Alignment: Maintain accurate job costing records and ensure proper cost allocations across active projects.

General Ledger Ownership, Financial Reporting & Close

• General Ledger Management: Maintain GL accuracy, review account reconciliations, and handle multi-account transactions with a strong understanding of debits and credits.
• Assigned Month-End Close Tasks: Execute assigned month-end close procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliations as directed by the Controller.
• Financial Reporting & Payroll Review: Assist with financial reporting preparation, month-end balance sheet reconciliations across entities (prepaids, fixed assets, notes payable, intercompany), daily/monthly bank reconciliations, and payroll review support.

Operational Backup & Special Projects

• Controller Operational Backup: Cross-train on key day-to-day operational accounting workflows to serve as the primary operational backup during Controller absences.
• ERP Projections & Special Projects: Participate in departmental process improvements and special projects, specifically creating and maintaining financial and project projections in our ERP system (Viewpoint Vista).

Audit Preparation & Ad-Hoc Support: Support annual external audit preparation by compiling audit schedules and supporting documentation, and handle other accounting tasks as needed.

Key Work Style & Attributes

• Solid Accounting Foundation: Deep understanding of debits and credits with experience across multi-account general ledgers beyond basic processing.
• Self-Sufficiency & Ownership: Ability to take direct ownership of assigned GL and AR processes, troubleshoot discrepancies, and execute with high accuracy.
• Collaborative Communicator: Comfortable interacting professionally with internal Project Managers, field operations staff, and external partners.

Eagerness to Learn: Excited to cross-train under a Controller with active CPA & CCIFP credentials, learn company-specific AR procedures, and expand technical knowledge.

Position Requirements

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required:
• Accounting Lead Tier ($95k-$130k): 7+ years of accounting experience combining GL depth, assigned month-end close, and accounting execution.
• Project Accounting & AR Skills: Prior project accounting experience is strongly preferred. While foundational GL and accounting skills are required, specific Accounts Receivable and construction billing workflows can be taught on the job.
• Role Fit: Seeking a hands-on, 100% individual contributor role focused on process ownership and operational coverage rather than staff supervision.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, reconciliations, multi-tab workbooks) and construction ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista required).
• ERP Projections: Experience or aptitude for financial forecasting, modeling, or building projections in Viewpoint Vista.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role is performed in a professional office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. It involves extended periods of sitting and working at a computer, along with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Lifting or moving items up to 15 pounds may be required on occasion. The work environment is typically quiet, climate-controlled, and suitable for tasks requiring focus and attention to detail. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lund Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a working environment where all employees feel comfortable and want to come to work and be successful. The Company is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct.

This position may be subject to background checks, driving record verification, and drug and alcohol testing, as permitted by law.