Job Cost Accountant

Staffing Fish•Gilbert, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is an established commercial general contractor in Phoenix's East Valley, specializing in tenant improvement and ground-up construction across commercial, industrial, retail, and office markets. Under new ownership and in growth mode, with revenue projected to double over the next two years, the company is rebuilding its accounting team under a new Controller. This position owns the full project life cycle for all general contracting jobs, from setup through closeout, and reports directly to the Controller.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of job cost accounting experience in construction, general contracting, specialty trades, homebuilding, or a related project-driven industry.
Candidates without hands-on job cost or project accounting experience will not be considered.
Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, and construction financial processes
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) experience highly preferred
Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to analyze financial data and identify cost trends and discrepancies
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Self-starter who works well independently and alongside project managers

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AIA billing procedures and WIP schedules
Construction payroll and certified payroll reporting
Knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and subcontract management
Experience supporting project managers with financial reporting and budget tracking

Responsibilities

Set up new jobs in Sage 300 CRE, including job cost structures, budgets, and cost codes
Maintain accurate job cost records across a portfolio of active construction projects
Issue and administer subcontracts, including compliance documentation (lien waivers, insurance certificates, contracts, W-9s)
Review and process project-related invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and purchase orders
Prepare and issue monthly progress billings, including change orders and retainage
Monitor project budgets/costs; identify variances and work with project managers on cost to complete
Support revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
Reconcile project costs and the job cost subledger; support month-end and year-end close
Manage project closeout: final billings, retainage release, subcontract final releases, and final cost reconciliation
Prepare and distribute job cost reports to project managers and company leadership
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
Assist the controller with ad hoc reporting