Senior Construction Accountant

Nurture Source•Berkeley, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

At NurtureSource Homes, we transform Bay Area properties through thoughtful design, strategic renovation, and meticulous project execution — all with the goal of maximizing value, enhancing livability, and delivering standout results for sellers, buyers, and real estate partners. Rooted in nearly two decades of experience and a deep understanding of market dynamics, our fully licensed team combines creative vision with operational excellence to simplify renovation and help homes shine in today’s competitive market. We pride ourselves on being more than builders — we’re trusted advisors and collaborative partners who bring structure, clarity, and efficiency to every project. From initial concept through completion, we leverage design-driven solutions, strong communication, and a proprietary project management approach to deliver work that’s both beautiful and strategically sound. Nurture Source Partners is looking for a Senior Construction Accountant to join their team. While there is a beautiful office in Berkeley, CA, this role can sit anywhere in California. This is a highly critical, high-impact role at the center of their financial operations and project execution infrastructure. This role bridges accounting, operations, and vendor management to ensure the financial and administrative backbone of the business runs smoothly and accurately. As the Senior Construction Accountant you’ll serve as the organization's primary Accounting point-person, managing an in-house Accounting Associate, and liaising with outsourced Accounting partners. You’ll support the Partners of the firm and own critical internal accounting and operational processes, driving efficiency and optimizations throughout the function, and ensuring the company and projects are set up for success. You’ll work closely with the Partners, External Accounting firm, vendors, project managers - internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with Leadership, Project Managers, vendors, and external accounting partners, you will ensure that financial processes—from vendor payments and project billing to payroll coordination and compliance—are executed with precision. Your work will directly support project profitability, vendor accountability, and the company’s ability to scale efficiently. If you enjoy building organized systems, keeping financial operations running smoothly, and supporting fast-moving construction projects, this role is a great fit.

Requirements

Proven experience in construction Accounting, with a minimum of 5+ years in a similar role
Strong knowledge of construction project operational processes, insurances, vendors, etc.
Proficient in Quickbooks Online
Proficient in creating, maintaining, and organizing Google drive (especially sheets/Excel)
Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately.
Excellent communication, verbal and written
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions quickly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, managing and supporting the team responsible for invoice processing, vendor payments, and financial recordkeeping.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, including intake, entry into QuickBooks Online (QBO), and routing for Project Manager approvals.
Establish and maintain clear, organized systems for digital invoice tracking by project and vendor.
Provide guidance and escalation support on vendor communications, including resolving discrepancies, approval delays, and payment inquiries.
Ensure bidwork invoices are structured correctly, including appropriate labor allocations, in partnership with Project Managers and Operations.
Oversee the weekly check run process, including aging payables review, internal coordination, and timely vendor payments.
Ensure proper controls and documentation are in place for check preparation, distribution, and vendor payment tracking, including pickup and mailing logistics.
Continuously evaluate Accounts Payable workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through process improvements and automation.
Partner with Project Managers and Operations leadership to support accurate and timely project billing
Maintain visibility into accounts receivable by project and client
Flag billing gaps, aging receivables, and potential revenue risks proactively
Coordinate with the external accounting firm to support and ensure accurate financial records
Oversee vendor compliance and risk management processes, managing the team responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records in Airtable, including insurance certificates, contracts, business licenses, and related documentation.
Ensure systems and processes are in place to proactively monitor vendor compliance, track expirations, and drive timely follow-up on any gaps.
Oversee the management and regular review of the suspended vendor list, ensuring clear communication of status updates and reinstatement requirements to internal stakeholders and vendors.
Provide oversight and coordination of Workers’ Compensation (WC) and Independent Contractor (IC) insurance audits, ensuring accurate data collection, timely submission, and adherence to compliance requirements.
Manage WC and IC policy renewals in partnership with internal leadership and external vendors, ensuring appropriate coverage, cost efficiency, and minimal operational risk.
Continuously assess and improve vendor management and compliance workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk exposure, and increase operational efficiency.
Oversee the company’s expense management processes, managing the team responsible for credit card reconciliation, employee reimbursements, and expense tracking.
Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of company credit card transactions, including proper coding and alignment with project and operational budgets.
Oversee the integration and synchronization of Rippling Spend transactions with QuickBooks Online (QBO), ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
Establish and maintain clear processes for employee reimbursements, ensuring timely processing, proper documentation, and adherence to company policies.
Ensure all expense records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready, supporting monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Continuously evaluate expense tracking workflows and systems, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and financial controls.
Proactively review weekly Project Manager Status Reports to identify risks, billing gaps, or blockers.
Act as the primary internal liaison with the external accounting firm for Accounts Receivable, helping drive timely and accurate client payments.
Oversee and lead the proper coordination and processing of Independent Contractors and employees through Rippling
Maintain accurate payroll documentation and check logs
Prepare and submit monthly payroll report s required for Workers’ Compensation coverage across company entities
Manage banking controls including Mechanics Bank Positive Pay and paid check run uploads
Prepare and maintain check registers and payment documentation for internal review and audit purposes
Maintain organized digital and physical records of payments, invoices, and supporting financial documentation, continually identifying areas to streamline and optimize process
Continuously evaluate financial and operational processes, systems, and workflows across the organization and implement efficiencies and optimizations.
Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, automation, and operational efficiency