Construction Accountant
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Our company is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to support our accounting operations within the construction sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Accounts Receivable, analyzing Work in Progress (WIP), journal entry processing, account reconciliation, and preparing cash forecasts. This role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting project-based billing cycles.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage Construction Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice generation, collections, and account follow-ups.</li><li>Process Work in Progress (WIP) schedules to track project budgets, costs, and billing status.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to project accounting, revenue recognition, and expense allocations.</li><li>Reconcile construction-related accounts on a regular schedule to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures for construction projects.</li><li>Perform cash forecasting and analysis to support project funding and budgeting needs.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to provide financial insights.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate reporting of project financials to management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.</li><li>2+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry.</li><li>Proficiency in construction accounting software and Excel.</li><li>Strong understanding of construction AR, WIP, and reconciliations.</li><li>Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Olympia, WA
- onsite
- Temporary
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30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong> Our company is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to support our accounting operations within the construction sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Accounts Receivable, analyzing Work in Progress (WIP), journal entry processing, account reconciliation, and preparing cash forecasts. This role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting project-based billing cycles.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage Construction Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice generation, collections, and account follow-ups.</li><li>Process Work in Progress (WIP) schedules to track project budgets, costs, and billing status.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to project accounting, revenue recognition, and expense allocations.</li><li>Reconcile construction-related accounts on a regular schedule to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures for construction projects.</li><li>Perform cash forecasting and analysis to support project funding and budgeting needs.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to provide financial insights.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate reporting of project financials to management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-11-13T21:04:09Z