Staff Accountant - Construction

Staff Accountant - Construction

Johnson Service Group, has an immediate opportunity for a Staff Accountant for a construction company in San Diego, CA Direct Hire | Onsite | $36 - $38 per hour Our client, a well-established and respected subcontractor, is seeking an experienced AP/AR Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple construction projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong construction accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Enter invoices and maintain accurate Accounts Receivable aging reports.
• Process owner billings, vendor invoices, weekly check runs, and payment distributions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure lien releases are accurate and complete.
• Assist with monthly cash flow reporting and receivables/payables analysis for senior management.
• Reconcile bank statements related to Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Work closely with the Contract Administrator to manage change orders and maintain project documentation.
• Respond to vendor payment inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the Senior Accountant with accounting, reporting, and administrative functions.
• Assist with certified payroll processing and related compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of construction accounting experience with strong full-cycle AP/AR responsibilities.
• Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor preferred.
• Knowledge of change orders, lien releases, certified payroll, and construction project documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Sage 300 accounting software a plus.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)