Construction Accounting ERP Consultant

Syscon • Cave Creek, AZ

8d • Remote

About The Position

Syscon, Inc. is seeking a Construction Accounting ERP Consultant to work directly with Controllers, Accounting Managers, and construction accounting teams to improve their use of ERP systems. This role involves construction accounting knowledge, ERP consulting, implementation, training, troubleshooting, reporting, and process improvement. While Sage 100 Contractor experience is valuable, experience with other construction ERP systems is also considered. Syscon, founded in 1986, assists construction companies in maximizing the value derived from their technology and business systems.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience in construction accounting and/or construction ERP systems, including meaningful hands-on experience with a construction accounting ERP.
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, progress billing, general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end processes.
• Meaningful hands-on experience using, supporting, implementing, or consulting within a construction accounting ERP system.
• Recent construction ERP experience.
• Experience working through accounting or business processes beyond basic software navigation or user support.
• Experience training or supporting accounting end users.
• Ability to understand a client’s accounting or workflow problem, ask good questions, investigate the issue, and help move it toward resolution.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of commitments.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems independently and apply what you learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Sage 100 Contractor experience
• Acumatica experience
• Experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Foundation, Jonas, or another comparable construction accounting ERP.
• Experience supporting more than one full ERP implementation.
• Experience with specialty subcontractors or service contractors.
• Construction and/or union payroll experience.
• ERP report writers, Power BI, SQL, or other reporting tools.
• Experience creating procedures, user guides, or standard operating procedures.
• Prior ERP consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with construction accounting teams to understand accounting, workflow, reporting, and ERP challenges.
• Support ERP implementations from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, training, go live, and ongoing support.
• Help clients improve workflows involving job costing, WIP, progress billing, payroll, general ledger, month end close, financial reporting, and related construction accounting processes.
• Configure and troubleshoot ERP workflows, accounting setup, reporting, and business processes.
• Train accounting teams and other end users on both the system and the process behind it.
• Create clear procedures, training materials, and documentation for client use.
• Help clients navigate year-end processes, software updates, accounting changes, reporting needs, and transaction history.
• Build and maintain reports using ERP report writers, Excel, and Power BI, and query tools.
• Manage multiple client priorities while providing clear communication, accurate follow-through, and timely resolution.
• Continue building knowledge of Syscon’s ERP platforms, construction accounting, and emerging technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with details shared during the interview process.
• Fully remote work with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• SIMPLE IRA with company match.
• Dedicated support from IT, Business Applications, and scheduling teams.
• A collaborative, low drama team committed to knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of construction companies and accounting challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed