Construction Accountant

Tahoma Construction Services•Fife, WA

About The Position

Tahoma Construction Services (TCS), a general contracting subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to manage project accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting activities for construction operations. The role requires a strong understanding of the financial and contractual relationship between subcontractors and general contractors, and supports project teams with accurate, timely financial information. The Construction Accountant supports the accounting and leadership teams as TCS grows and diversifies its business. TCS is focused on leveraging existing assets and expanding contracting opportunities to generate above-market returns for the Puyallup Tribe and strategic partners. Its social objectives include increasing the Tribe’s land assets and creating jobs and job-training opportunities for tribal members. TCS is a sole subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc., the economic development arm of a large Indian tribe in the Pacific Northwest. TCS is a tribal and Indian preference employer as required by law.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
At least 3 years of construction accounting experience with a licensed contractor.
Strong understanding of the subcontractor-to-general-contractor relationship, including subcontracts, change orders, progress billings, retention, lien releases, and payment requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion concepts, work-in-progress reporting, and construction financial controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard accounting systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
Ability to make sound decisions using a mix of analysis, experience, and judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and external partners.
Ability to multitask effectively and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work well with the full diversity of the company and community.
Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business needs.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Spectrum construction accounting software.
Experience with prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, and public works projects.
Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local construction compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage job cost accounting, including cost coding, budget tracking, and cost-to-complete analysis.
Prepare and review project billings, payment applications, accounts receivable, and collections.
Process subcontractor invoices and payment applications, verifying contract terms, lien releases, insurance requirements, and supporting documentation.
Maintain accurate subcontractor and vendor records and support timely, contract-compliant payments.
Reconcile project costs, general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and related schedules.
Prepare monthly financial reports, work-in-progress schedules, and project profitability analyses.
Partner with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and operations staff to identify and resolve job cost or billing issues.
Support payroll accounting, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage compliance for public works projects.
Assist with audits, tax filings, licensing, bonding, and other regulatory or contractual reporting requirements.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting procedures, and complete documentation.
Identify opportunities for improvement and potential areas of risk, and share information with key stakeholders to maximize results throughout TCS.
Use company resources efficiently to promote maximum financial results; maintain TCS equipment and assets to maximize return on investment.
Establish and maintain effective business relationships with employees, vendors, business partners, government and regulatory entities, and communities in which TCS operates.
Follow workplace safety measures, safeguard the welfare of employees, guests, visitors, and business partners, and promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive and proprietary business information and safeguard TCS assets.