Construction Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – CONSTRUCTION
Location: Elk Grove, California
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Industry: Commercial Construction / General Contracting

Compensation: $80,000-110,000/year

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to join our growing general contracting company. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in construction accounting, with hands-on experience using Sage 100 Contractor. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial accounting of multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, timely billings, subcontractor payment processing, and financial reporting. They are looking for someone who understands the financial operations of a general contractor and can independently manage project accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Accounting & Job Costing

• Maintain accurate job cost records for multiple construction projects.
• Track project budgets, committed costs, actual expenses, and cost-to-complete information.
• Monitor project profitability and identify budget discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly job cost reports for management.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and financial reporting.
• Track change orders, subcontract commitments, and project cost adjustments.

2. Sage 100 Contractor Management

• Utilize Sage 100 Contractor for daily accounting operations.
• Maintain accurate project accounting and general ledger records.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost transactions.
• Generate financial statements, job cost reports, and project profitability reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end closing.
• Ensure accurate accounting entries and proper allocation of expenses to projects.

Direct, hands-on experience with Sage 100 Contractor is required.

3. Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
• Track subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Verify subcontractor insurance, lien releases, and compliance documentation before payment.
• Manage subcontractor retention and payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

4. Progress Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and submit monthly construction progress billings.
• Experience with AIA G702/G703 billing forms and schedule of values.
• Track owner billings, approved change orders, retention, and outstanding receivables.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Monitor collections and project cash flow.

5. Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll

• Familiarity with California prevailing wage requirements.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and labor compliance documentation.
• Understand labor cost allocations, fringe benefits, and payroll classifications.
• Experience with California DIR reporting and public works projects is strongly preferred.

6. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Assist with monthly financial statements and general ledger reconciliation.
• Prepare work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and reports.
• Track overbillings, underbillings, and project financial performance.
• Assist management with cash flow projections and financial planning.
• Support year-end closing and coordination with outside CPAs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Proficiency in Sage 100 Contractor (required).
• Strong understanding of construction job costing and project financial reporting.
• Experience with AIA progress billings and subcontractor payment processing.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage accounting responsibilities across multiple active projects.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict accounting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a commercial general contractor with multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with California public works and prevailing wage requirements.
• Experience preparing WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction project management software.
• Knowledge of subcontractor compliance, lien releases, and retention management.
• Experience supporting construction companies with annual revenues of $10 million to $50 million or more.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has extensive hands-on construction accounting experience rather than general bookkeeping experience alone.
• Is comfortable managing project accounting from initial setup through project closeout.
• Can identify accounting discrepancies and proactively resolve issues.
• Understands how project accounting impacts cash flow and overall company profitability.
• Works effectively with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and executive management.
• Can contribute to improving accounting processes as the company continues to grow.

Work Location: In person