Enjoy a stable opportunity with a growing construction organization that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth. Take ownership of key financial processes while supporting commercial and industrial construction projects. Benefit from paid holidays, two weeks of paid vacation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Construction Accounting Specialist to support a large client in the commercial construction industry. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in construction finance, job costing, and project accounting. The Construction Accounting Specialist will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting project teams, and ensuring the financial success of complex construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform full-cycle construction accounting, including job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Track project costs, analyze budgets, and prepare variance reports.
- Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare journal entries.
- Monitor project billing, retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor payments.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Coordinate with project managers to review budgets, change orders, and project forecasts.
- Maintain accurate financial records and organized project documentation.
- Support cash flow management and financial planning activities.
- Develop and maintain job cost reports and financial spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Utilize Sage to maintain accounting records and support financial reporting.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within the construction industry required.
- Experience with construction job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting required.
- Proficiency with Sage accounting software is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and financial reporting.
- Experience processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities.
- Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Knowledge of project billing, retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor payment processes.
- Strong 10-key typing and data entry skills.
