Junior Construction Accountant
About The Position
Vessel is seeking a Junior Construction Accountant to play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and enabling informed decision-making across active construction projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this role supports project-level financial control across ongoing builds. This position is highly execution-oriented and detail-driven, with a focus on job cost tracking, pay application processing, and coordination between accounting, operations, and project teams. Itâs a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, growth-stage environments and enjoys partnering closely with construction and operations teams as the business scales.
Requirements
- 2â4 years of full-time experience in construction or real estate development accounting
- Direct experience with construction job cost accounting
- Familiarity with AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills; comfortable working with imperfect or evolving data
- Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Procore, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar)
- High attention to detail with strong follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Experience working within a GC, developer, or design-build firm (not purely public accounting)
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable operating independently on assigned projects (not a people-management role)
- Pragmatic, organized, and process-oriented
- Prefers clear ownership and repeatable workflows
- Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments
- Thrives in a growing, imperfect organization where systems are still maturing
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate job cost reports by project, phase, and cost code
- Track committed versus actual costs and proactively flag variances
- Process vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications
- Support the monthly close process, including WIP schedules and cost accruals
- Reconcile purchase orders, change orders, and contracts with accounting records
- Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and field operations to resolve discrepancies
- Assist with project-level budget updates, forecasts, and cash flow tracking
- Maintain clean, complete, and auditable documentation across all assigned projects
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
- 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Weekly lunches and team building events
- Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Be part of a mission-driven company transforming housing at scale
- Work closely with leadership and core operating teams
- Gain exposure to real, active construction projects in a growth-stage environment
- Help build the financial foundation of a company scaling rapidly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
