Construction Accountant

Kr Wolfe•Lakeside, CA

1d•$31 - $34

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Accountant with knowledge in cost accounting to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of construction and renovation projects, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of costs, budgets, and forecasts.

Requirements

2+ years of construction field accounting experience or training preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong organization and attention to detail required.
Strong time management and self-prioritization skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Takes personal ownership over tasks and asks for help when needed, communicates effectively with others.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Intuit QuickBooks a must

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prevailing Wage a plus

Responsibilities

Project Setup
Oversee Construction Project Lifecycle
Assist with Bid Process
Ensure Contracts are abided by
Change Order Management
Preliminary Liens & Lien Releases
Project Budgets
Accounts Receivable
Ensure invoicing is conducted in a prompt and efficient manner
AIA billings utilizing the G702 and G703 forms
Collect and record customer payments
Monitor open Invoices and enforce collections when needed
Reconcile customer accounts at month and year end
Respond to customer inquiries
Provide WIP schedules monthly and for annual financial review/audit
Accounts Payable & Expenses
Sub-contractor bids and contract management
Track Insurance and Bond information
Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and change orders related to construction projects
Ensure expenses are assigned to proper job for job costing
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of expenses
Payroll
Ensure hours are properly assigned to projects for job costing
Experience with Prevailing Wage a plus
Reporting & Analysis
Collaborate with project managers and engineers on-site to track and report on project progress and financial performance
Monitor project costs and expenses, ensuring that they align with budgets and forecasts
Prepare and analyze financial reports related to construction projects, including budget variances, cost estimates, and forecasting
Conduct regular audits and reviews of project financial data to identify and address any discrepancies or issues
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
Provide financial analysis and advice to project teams to help optimize project performance and profitability
Other duties as assigned