Construction Cost Accountant

Wolverine Construction • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wolverine Construction is 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.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials for multiple active jobs simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including AIA billing, progress billings, and change orders.
• Knowledge of contract management / compliance and lien waivers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with Cost-Plus contracts and MSHDA projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for the financial performance and reporting of assigned projects.
• 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