Construction Cost Accountant

Wolverine Building Group • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

We are excited that you are thinking about taking the next steps of your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

We’re seeking a Construction Cost Accountant to serve as a trusted financial partner on active general contracting projects. This role is designed for an experienced professional who understands how jobs really run — from pre-construction handoff through closeout — and who brings both financial discipline and strong interpersonal skills to the table.
At Wolverine, cost accountants are respected contributors. You’ll have ownership of project financials, direct interaction with project leadership, owners, and subcontractors– and the expectation to anticipate issues, not just report them.

This is a hands-on role with meaningful responsibility — not a supervisory role, but one where your experience and judgment are expected to guide outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction cost accounting experience with a General Contractor or Subcontractor
• 2+ years of experience working in a construction ERP, such as Acumatica, Procore, Viewpoint
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including AIA billing, progress billings, WIP, change orders, and percent complete revenue recognition
• Knowledge of contract management / compliance and lien waivers

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with Cost-Plus contracts and MSHDA projects is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials for multiple active jobs simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of job setup, maintenance, and closeout across the financial systems
• Partnering directly with Project Managers on job cost accuracy, revenue recognition, and forecasting
• Reviewing, approving, and troubleshooting subcontractor and job cost invoices
• Preparing and analyzing monthly job cost reports, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks
• Managing monthly progress billings and monitoring over/under billings
• Preparing sworn statements and managing lien waiver compliance
• Supporting subcontract drafting, change orders, and contract modifications
• Monitoring receivables, retention, and subcontractor payments
• Ensuring project financials integrate cleanly into company financial statements
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting quality

Benefits

• Low-cost medical insurance options, including a HDHP with HSA match
• Dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
• Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off
• Profit-sharing / performance-based bonus
• Personal growth opportunities through training and education; tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to engage in community involvement and paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees