Construction Accountant

Job Summary:

The Construction Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for a U.S. based organization, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, and reliable financial reporting. The role oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, performs account reconciliations, supports month-end close processes, and prepares financial statements and supporting schedules.

Job Description:

• Record and classify financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online.

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in accordance with established accounting practices.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reclassifications.

• Review financial records to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciliation issues.

• Maintain organized supporting documentation for accounting activities and reporting requirements. Accounts Payable Management

• Manage accounts payable activities, including processing approximately 250–300 vendor invoices and bill payments monthly.

• Process vendor payments through Bill.com and maintain accurate vendor records.

• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and completeness.

• Resolve payment-related discrepancies and coordinate with vendors when necessary.

• Maintain accounts receivable records and reconcile customer accounts.

• Perform bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Investigate reconciliation discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrections.

• Ensure account balances are accurate and properly supported.

• Complete month-end close activities and support timely financial reporting.

• Prepare Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and supporting schedules.

• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting requirements.

• Support CPA reviews, audits, and other financial compliance activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiencies.

• Support automation initiatives and accounting system improvements when applicable.

• Collaborate with U.S. CPAs, controllers, business owners, and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain confidentiality of financial, vendor, and company information.

Qualifications:

• Required experience in construction accounting, job costing, project accounting, or cost-center reporting.

• Experience managing full-cycle accounting activities.

• Experience performing reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR management, and month-end close activities.

• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.

• Proven ability to independently investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.

• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English.

Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.

• Experience handling AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Experience in QuickBooks Online.

• Experience in Microsoft Excel.

• Must have stable employment history.