Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Involvement in Minnesota projects

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-driven Accountant to support growing operations in the Southwest Twin Cities Metro area, MN. The role focuses on construction accounting, project billing, cost tracking, and coordination with internal teams.

The ideal candidate will be organized, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable working with project managers, customers, and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field optional.
• 2+ years accounting experience in construction/trades preferred.
• Experience with job costing, project billing, and contract review.
• Familiar with AIA billing, certified payroll, and prevailing wage a plus.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Sage, or Viewpoint; Excel skills required.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project billing and coordination, including progress billings.
• Communicate with project managers and customers for timely billing and closeout.
• Perform job and equipment costing for labor, materials, and usage.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and code invoices.
• Review city/residential contracts and manage complex billing elements.
• Manage sales and income tax reporting and assist audits.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports and ensure prevailing wage compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready job files and support WIP tracking and month-end close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Viewpoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Southwest Twin Cities Metro, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Excavation, Sewer/Water, and Asphalt Paving – Commercial & Government Construction

About Us:

We are a well-established excavation, sewer/water, and asphalt paving contractor serving the Southwest Twin Cities metro area. Our work spans both commercial private developments—such as office/warehouse buildings, retail spaces, and housing developments—and a wide range of government contracts including roads, schools, airports, parks, and maintenance facilities.

We take pride in delivering high-quality infrastructure that builds communities, and we’re currently seeking a detail-driven Accountant to support our growing operations.

Position Overview:

This role will be instrumental in maintaining the financial integrity of our construction projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced in construction accounting, highly organized, and comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This person will play a key role in project billing, cost tracking, and coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with project billing and coordination, including preparing progress billings and managing billing schedules

• Communicate with project managers and customers to facilitate timely and accurate billing and project closeout

• Perform job and equipment costing to ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, and equipment usage

• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including coding invoices and entering job-related financial data

• Review and interpret city and residential contracts and manage complex billing elements such as bidding items and quantity tracking

• Manage sales and income tax reporting, and assist in preparation for audits

• Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting

• Prepare certified payroll reports, manage prevailing wage compliance (if applicable), and process union/non-union payroll

• Support and maintain job files, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

• Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) tracking and month-end close procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field -would be nice, but not required

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction or trades industry

• Experience with job costing, project billing, and contract review required

• Familiarity with AIA billing, certified payroll, and prevailing wage a plus

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage, or Viewpoint preferred

• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks that are often time-consuming and require independent follow-through

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Supportive team environment with room for professional growth

• The chance to be involved in meaningful, high-impact infrastructure projects across Minnesota