Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Accounting professional for a role in Fremont, CA. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to support heavy accounting tasks in a dynamic environment.

This position emphasizes AR, billing, and lien management across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include managing invoicing, progress and AIA billings, collections, notices and lien releases, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, billing, and project accounting.
• Experience with preliminary notices, liens, and lien releases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, reconcile, and resolve historical billing discrepancies.
• Manage customer invoicing, progress billings, AIA billings, and schedule of values.
• Review and clean up aged accounts receivable balances and collections.
• Develop collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Prepare notices, lien waivers, and lien releases; coordinate documentation.
• Coordinate lien release documentation with subcontractors, vendors, PMs, and customers.
• Monitor project balances, job cost, and closeouts; assist with month-end close.
• Ensure billing accuracy and timely collections by partnering with project teams.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Advanced Excel

Job costing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage 300/Timberline

Foundation

Procore

CMiC

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Do you have at least five years of construction accounting experience with a strong background in accounts receivable and billing? Do you thrive in fast paced environments? We are looking for an accounting professional for a new job in Fremont, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, good excel skills, and be able to support with heavy accounting tasks in a construction environment. If you are interested in more information.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, reconcile, and resolve historical and outdated billing discrepancies.
• Manage customer invoicing, progress billings, AIA billings, and schedule of values.
• Review and clean up aged accounts receivable balances and collection issues.
• Develop and execute collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Prepare, track, and monitor preliminary notices (pre-liens), lien waivers, conditional and unconditional releases, and mechanic's liens.
• Coordinate lien release documentation with subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and customers.
• Research unpaid invoices and resolve billing disputes.
• Maintain accurate project-related accounting records and job cost information.
• Reconcile project balances and assist with project closeouts.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance documentation, insurance certificates, and payment requirements.
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide recommendations to management regarding collection efforts.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with project management and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy and timely collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction billing, accounts receivable, collections, and project accounting.
• Experience handling preliminary notices, mechanic's liens, lien waivers, stop notices, and lien releases.
• Understanding of job costing, contract compliance, change orders, and project closeouts.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with the ability to clean up legacy accounting issues.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300/Timberline, Foundation, Procore, CMiC, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and customers.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity –