Construction Accounting Specialist
Posted 1 week ago
DiSabatino Construction Company, an equal opportunity employer, is a seeking an experienced construction accounting specialist for a busy commercial general contractor.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounting Specialist to manage the day-to-day financial health of our active construction projects. In this role, you will handle construction accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, payroll, AIA billing, retention tracking, and subcontractor compliance.
The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses knowledge of the construction life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Job Cost Allocation: Process, code, and track vendor invoices and subcontractor payments against specific project phase codes and budgets.
- Progress Billing: Prepare monthly draw requests and owner billings using AIA formats or Time & Materials (T&M) structures.
- Compliance Management: Collect, verify, and track mandatory subcontractor documentation, including lien waivers, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and W-9s before releasing payments.
- Payroll: Manage payroll process and submit certified payroll reports and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements for applicable projects.
- Financial Reconciliation: Assist the Controller with monthly bank reconciliations, credit card matching.
- Communication: Serve as the primary financial point of contact for subcontractors, suppliers, and internal Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 2+ years of dedicated accounting experience specifically within the construction, engineering, or real estate development industry.
- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in construction ERP software (e.g., Procontractor, Acumatica, or QuickBooks Desktop) is highly desirable.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction concepts like retention/retainage, schedule of values, and “paid-when-paid” terms.
- Excel: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
