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Accounting Associate
<p>Accounting Fundamentals</p><ul><li>Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) – invoicing, credit card payments, check/electronic payments, collections.</li><li>General Ledger reconciliation and month-end/year-end closing support.</li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting, including project cost reports and WIP statements.</li></ul><p>Construction Accounting Knowledge (or Strong Willingness to Learn)</p><ul><li>Familiarity with job cost tracking, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.</li><li>Understanding of construction tax regulations (sales/use tax, lien waivers, subcontractor payments).</li><li>Prior exposure to construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, CMiC, or similar) is a plus.</li></ul><p>Data Management & Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Strong Excel skills – PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and ideally some experience with macros.</li><li>Ability to analyze large datasets and generate AR/AP/financial reports.</li><li>Comfort with ERP or accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, etc.).</li></ul><p>Vendor & Client Relations</p><ul><li>Experience working directly with vendors to resolve payment issues.</li><li>Ability to coordinate with project managers and field staff for accurate cost tracking and billing.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer service and stakeholder interaction.</li></ul><p>Compliance & Documentation</p><ul><li>Experience maintaining accurate, organized records (digital & physical).</li><li>Supporting audits with documentation and reconciliations.</li><li>Ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Solid accounts receivable and general accounting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel and reporting skills.</li><li>Exposure to or willingness to learn construction-specific accounting (job costing, WIP, contracts, lien waivers).</li><li>Ability to handle vendor relations, compliance, and documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • El Segundo, CA
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Accounting Fundamentals</p><ul><li>Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) – invoicing, credit card payments, check/electronic payments, collections.</li><li>General Ledger reconciliation and month-end/year-end closing support.</li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting, including project cost reports and WIP statements.</li></ul><p>Construction Accounting Knowledge (or Strong Willingness to Learn)</p><ul><li>Familiarity with job cost tracking, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.</li><li>Understanding of construction tax regulations (sales/use tax, lien waivers, subcontractor payments).</li><li>Prior exposure to construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, CMiC, or similar) is a plus.</li></ul><p>Data Management & Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Strong Excel skills – PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and ideally some experience with macros.</li><li>Ability to analyze large datasets and generate AR/AP/financial reports.</li><li>Comfort with ERP or accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, etc.).</li></ul><p>Vendor & Client Relations</p><ul><li>Experience working directly with vendors to resolve payment issues.</li><li>Ability to coordinate with project managers and field staff for accurate cost tracking and billing.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer service and stakeholder interaction.</li></ul><p>Compliance & Documentation</p><ul><li>Experience maintaining accurate, organized records (digital & physical).</li><li>Supporting audits with documentation and reconciliations.</li><li>Ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-03T22:48:45Z

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