Construction Accountant

This is not an entry-level accounting or general bookkeeping position. We are looking for someone with direct construction industry experience who understands job costing, progress billings, subcontractor billings, WIP reporting, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and the financial processes unique to a general contractor.

The ideal candidate will be able to take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting responsibilities, maintain accurate job and financial records, manage recurring deadlines, and work directly with ownership and our project management team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accounts payable processing and filing
• Weekly overhead accounts payable
• Monthly subcontractor billings
• Monthly owner/customer progress billings
• Accounts receivable postings for construction and rental income
• Monthly job cost allocations and review
• Credit card coding and reconciliations
• Monthly vendor statement reconciliations
• Payroll and payroll tax postings in Sage
• Maintain checks and billings held logs and provide weekly updates to project management
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with quarterly financial reporting and Work in Progress (WIP) reporting
• Assist with quarterly payroll filings
• Monitor automated QuickBooks filings
• Year-end accounting preparation
• Maintain company business and contractor license renewals
• Assist with workers' compensation audits
• Assist with general liability and automobile insurance audits
• Maintain recurring accounting, tax, and compliance deadlines

Multi-State Reporting

The position will also handle or assist with recurring accounting and compliance reporting for company operations in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona, including applicable payroll, unemployment, workers' compensation, excise, Paid Leave, and tax filings.

Required Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience is required
• Experience working for a general contractor or construction company
• Strong understanding of construction job costing and cost codes
• Experience with construction progress billing and subcontractor billing
• Understanding of WIP reporting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
• Bank, credit card, and vendor reconciliation experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and responsibilities
• Ability to identify discrepancies and follow issues through resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Sage 100 and QuickBooks is highly desirable.

Benefits & Compensation

• 2 weeks paid time off annually
• Full-time, stable weekday schedule
• Paid company holidays
• Salem-based office position

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person