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Description

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.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist:

+ Manage job costing activities, including cost code setup, budget tracking, and cost variance analysis.

+ Oversee accounts receivable: process payment applications, conduct aging reviews, and coordinate lien waivers.

+ Handle accounts payable: reconcile vendor statements, process invoices with proper documentation, and ensure lien waiver compliance.

+ Track and manage change orders and Potential Change Orders (PCOs) from initial entry to final billing.

+ Review and support compliance with construction contracts, pay application requirements, retention, and state-specific lien laws.

+ Partner with project managers and operations teams to align billing schedules and change order timelines.

+ Operate within multi-project, fast-paced job environments, maintaining accuracy and organization.

+ Utilize construction accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint Spectrum, Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor Edition) and demonstrate strong Excel skills.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ 3-5 years of construction accounting experience, ideally with a specialty trade contractor (masonry, concrete, framing, steel, or similar).

+ Strong background in job costing and cost control.

+ Familiarity with construction contract terms, retention, and pay applications.

+ Working knowledge of lien laws and waiver requirements (state-specific preferred).

+ Experience in multi-project environments, collaborating with operations and project management.

+ Proficiency in construction accounting systems and Excel.

+ Preferred: Previous experience in masonry or labor-intensive trades, and prior roles such as Project Accountant, Construction Accountant, or Senior Accounting Specialist.

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