Construction Accountant
About The Position
Superior Environmental Services is a leading environmental specialty contractor serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine. We specialize in asbestos abatement, mold and water damage remediation, lead paint removal, PCB handling, and hazardous materials management. We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to support our financial operations across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage job cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting while supporting a fast-paced field and office team.
Requirements
- 3–5 years in commercial construction accounting (GC or specialty contractor environment)
- Proven ability to manage full-cycle AP/AR in a multi-project job cost system
- Experience preparing AIA billing
- Working knowledge of WIP schedules, over/underbilling, and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Proficiency with construction ERP systems (Deltek ComputerEase preferred; Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint also relevant)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience with certified payroll reporting (Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage)
- Familiarity with revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Prior role supporting external audits or bank loan compliance reporting
Responsibilities
- Code and enter vendor/subcontractor invoices to correct jobs and cost codes
- Match invoices to POs, subcontracts, and change orders
- Track lien waivers/compliance items before payment
- Process weekly check runs and ACH payments
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing disputes
- Prepare AIA progress billings (G702/G703) independently
- Generate and send weekly T&M invoices
- Process change orders and billing adjustments
- Track and bill retainage per contract terms
- Assist with monitoring aging AR and manage collections process
- Coordinate with PMs on billing schedules and resolve pay app discrepancies
- Maintain job cost accuracy across 50-60 active commercial projects
- Review WIP reports, flag cost overruns, and identify coding errors before monthly close
- Assist with monthly close tasks: GL reconciliations, variance analysis, accruals
- Prepare percentage-of-completion schedules and over/underbilling analysis
- Maintain audit-ready documentation (contracts, COs, lien waivers, certified payroll)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
