Construction Accountant

For the fourth year in a row, Sabio Systems has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best Temporary Staffing & Professional Recruiting Firms in America, and the only local agency from New Mexico! We're honored to once again receive this national recognition.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy Construction Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting, project job costing, and financial reporting. You will track project expenses, manage AP/AR, process multi-site payroll, and generate Work in Progress (WIP) schedules. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of construction accounting experience and works seamlessly with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities for the Construction Accountant:

• Track and allocate labor, materials, equipment, and permits to specific projects. Compare actual spending against budgets.
• Process vendor/subcontractor invoices, manage progress billings, handle collections, and collect lien waivers.
• Manage full-cycle payroll using time-keeping apps (e.g., Exaktime/Arcoro), tracking multiple jobsites and overtime.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and loans monthly. Manage general ledger, month-end, and year-end close.
• Generate WIP schedules, job profitability metrics, and cash flow forecasts. Partner with project managers to ensure billing accuracy.

Qualifications for the Construction Accountant:

• 3 to 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, strictly within the construction or contracting industry.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and construction platforms (e.g., Sage, Buildertrend, or Arcoro).
• Deep understanding of job cost accounting, progress billings, lien waivers, and local tax compliance.
• High attention to detail, strict deadline management, professional communication, and a highly trustworthy approach to confidential records.
• High school diploma required.
• Business or Accounting degree preferred.

Compensation for the Construction Accountant:

$30-$35 hourly

If you have the necessary qualifications listed, and you would like to learn more about this opportunity, Apply today! Not the right fit? Browse other jobs on our website:

Sabio Systems is a leading provider of professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis for positions and projects in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Medical and Business Operations. With over 25 years of combined Staffing & Recruiting expertise we can connect you with some of the most sought out employers in New Mexico.

We treasure your long-term commitment to Sabio Systems by rewarding you with a Bonus Pay equal to your weekly average hours, at your current hourly rate, each time you meet the requirement. More information about our benefits can be found here;

Sabio Systems offers our consultants and employees competitive benefits, health insurance, etc., and compensation package which includes holiday and bonus pay.

Apply for this job now. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sabio Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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