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Job Description

Insight Global is working with a client to identify an Accounting Specialist with experience in the construction industry to join their team in a temporary role, helping to fill in for someone who is going to be going out on leave. This is an onsite, 40-hour a week position in Oceanside, CA. Key responsibilities of the role include:

General Accounting:

- Provide day-to-day accounting support, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes.

- Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

- Prepare and process customer invoices.

- Track outstanding payments, monitor aging, and support collections as needed.

Certified Payroll

- Process weekly certified payroll in compliance with federal, state, and project-specific requirements.

- Ensure accurate classification, wage rates, and fringe calculations for all employees on public works projects.

- Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., DIR, LCP Tracker, PWCP).

Job Costing

- Allocate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses to appropriate jobs and cost codes.

- Review job cost reports for accuracy and completeness.

- Support project managers with cost data insights as needed.

The ideal candidate will be ready for immediate placement, available to start as early as 1/12/2026. This is a 4-6 week contract. Pay ranges between $28-31/hr.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Prior accounting experience required (with some construction industry experience).

• Strong understanding of certified payroll processes and compliance.

• Experience with job costing in a construction environment.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to existing systems and workflows.

• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (some flexibility with scheduling).