Job Description
We are a growing electrical contractor seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Accounting Specialist to support our accounting and finance department. The ideal candidate has experience in construction accounting, understands job costing, and can work independently while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Spectrum Construction Software (Trimble) is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable (A/P) and vendor invoices
- Generate customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable (A/R) collections
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Assist with job cost tracking and project accounting
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and documentation
- Maintainvendor and customer records
- Assist with payroll administration and labor reporting
- Review and reconcile credit card transactions
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Maintain organized digital accounting records
- Assist management with financial analysis and reporting
Qualifications and Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
- Construction accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- General Ledger Accounting
- Job Costing
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Spectrum Construction Software
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, or general contracting companies
- Knowledge of WIP (Work InProgress) reporting
- Experience with payroll processing
- Knowledge of lien waivers, certified payroll, and subcontract management
Perks and Benefits
- ALE Club : Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
- Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
- Become part of the Employee Share Units program
- Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
- Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
- Endless opportunities for career advancement
- Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
- Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
- Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves
- In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
- International career growth and connections
- Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff - Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!
- Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
- Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
- Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled
- Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties - with items to give away and cash prizes!
- Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
- Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals