Construction Accounting Specialist
<p>We are seeking a skilled Construction Accounting Specialist to join our team and support financial operations within a dynamic construction environment. The Construction Accounting Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day accounts payable and receivable, and change order tracking, as well as collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing. This is an ideal opportunity for detail-oriented industry accounting specialist. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist:</p><ul><li>Manage job costing activities, including cost code setup, budget tracking, and cost variance analysis.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable: process payment applications, conduct aging reviews, and coordinate lien waivers.</li><li>Handle accounts payable: reconcile vendor statements, process invoices with proper documentation, and ensure lien waiver compliance.</li><li>Track and manage change orders and Potential Change Orders (PCOs) from initial entry to final billing.</li><li>Review and support compliance with construction contracts, pay application requirements, retention, and state-specific lien laws.</li><li>Partner with project managers and operations teams to align billing schedules and change order timelines.</li><li>Operate within multi-project, fast-paced job environments, maintaining accuracy and organization.</li><li>Utilize construction accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint Spectrum, Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor Edition) and demonstrate strong Excel skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Construction Accounting Specialist will play a vital role in supporting our financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across multiple active projects. If you are a motivated individual with prior construction industry experience, please contact us today. This is a contract, potential contract-to-hire opportunity located in Henderson, Nevada.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>3-5 years of construction accounting experience, ideally with a specialty trade contractor (masonry, concrete, framing, steel, or similar).</li><li>Strong background in job costing and cost control.</li><li>Familiarity with construction contract terms, retention, and pay applications.</li><li>Working knowledge of lien laws and waiver requirements (state-specific preferred).</li><li>Experience in multi-project environments, collaborating with operations and project management.</li><li>Proficiency in construction accounting systems and Excel.</li><li>Preferred: Previous experience in masonry or labor-intensive trades, and prior roles such as Project Accountant, Construction Accountant, or Senior Accounting Specialist.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Henderson, NV
- onsite
- Temporary
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23.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a skilled Construction Accounting Specialist to join our team and support financial operations within a dynamic construction environment. The Construction Accounting Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day accounts payable and receivable, and change order tracking, as well as collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing. This is an ideal opportunity for detail-oriented industry accounting specialist. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist:</p><ul><li>Manage job costing activities, including cost code setup, budget tracking, and cost variance analysis.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable: process payment applications, conduct aging reviews, and coordinate lien waivers.</li><li>Handle accounts payable: reconcile vendor statements, process invoices with proper documentation, and ensure lien waiver compliance.</li><li>Track and manage change orders and Potential Change Orders (PCOs) from initial entry to final billing.</li><li>Review and support compliance with construction contracts, pay application requirements, retention, and state-specific lien laws.</li><li>Partner with project managers and operations teams to align billing schedules and change order timelines.</li><li>Operate within multi-project, fast-paced job environments, maintaining accuracy and organization.</li><li>Utilize construction accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint Spectrum, Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor Edition) and demonstrate strong Excel skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Construction Accounting Specialist will play a vital role in supporting our financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across multiple active projects. If you are a motivated individual with prior construction industry experience, please contact us today. This is a contract, potential contract-to-hire opportunity located in Henderson, Nevada.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2025-12-30T18:13:39Z