Construction Accountant

Aston Carter • Woodbridge Township, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant with construction accounting experience to support day-to-day accounting, job costing, and billing in a fast-paced, small-company environment. This role works heavily in QuickBooks Desktop and partners with internal teams and external accountants.

Requirements

• Proficiency in reconciliation, QuickBooks Desktop, and job costing
• Experience with contract billing and cash flow management
• Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes
• Familiarity with certified payroll and union benefits
• Ability to handle month-end and year-end close processes
• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Nice To Haves

• General ledger experience
• Understanding of union payroll and benefits

Responsibilities

• Track and report construction job costs and backlog
• Maintain job cost data, retainage, and equipment costing
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Process invoices and manage vendor relationships
• Maintain compliance documentation (W-9s, COIs, lien waivers, warranties)
• Prepare and reconcile monthly contract billing ($10–15M revenue)
• Issue client invoices and follow up on collections
• Maintain labor billing rates and intercompany billing entries
• Support insurance renewals, audits, and credit applications
• Manage compliance reporting, prequalification, and ISN/Highwire submissions

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees