Accountant - Residential Construction

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accountant for a boutique residential contractor in Newport Beach, CA. You will manage full-cycle accounting for high-end remodels, ADUs, and custom homes, focusing on job costing, progress billings, and client draws.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and a BS in accounting/finance. On-site, full-time with benefits and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a general contracting or residential builder environment.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, progress billing, and WIP reporting.
• Strong understanding of lien waivers, retention, and subcontractor documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or construction accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple active residential projects.
• Code invoices, labor, and materials to the correct projects and cost codes to maintain job costing.
• Prepare progress billings and client draw requests based on contracts and schedules of values.
• Track change orders and update project budgets with approved scope changes.
• Collect lien waivers, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and license documentation.
• Prepare WIP schedules and project profitability reports for leadership.
• Perform month-end close, reconciliations, and GL entries.
• Process payroll and maintain employee/subcontractor records.
• Coordinate with project managers on budgets, overruns, and vendor payment schedules.
• Support annual tax preparation and coordination with outside CPAs.

Skills

Job costing

Progress billing

WIP reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Construction accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accountant - Residential Construction

$80000 - $110000 per year | Newport Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

Reputable Contractor | Stable Project Pipeline | Structured Career Development

A bit about us:

We are a boutique, award-winning general contracting and design/build firm specializing in high-end residential remodeling, home additions, ADUs, and custom home building throughout Orange County. We are known for our hands-on approach, attention to detail, and constant client communication, and we stand behind our work with an industry-leading 10-year workmanship warranty. Our team values quality, clarity, and care at every stage of the project.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to work on high-end custom projects in Newport Beach and surrounding communities
• Close-knit, collaborative team with direct access to leadership

Job Details

We are seeking a Construction Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a boutique residential general contracting firm specializing in high-end remodels, custom homes, additions, and ADUs throughout Orange County.

• Manage full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable across multiple active residential projects
• Maintain accurate job costing by coding invoices, labor, and materials to the correct projects and cost codes
• Prepare progress billings and client draw requests based on contract values, schedules of values, and change orders
• Track change orders and update project budgets to reflect approved scope adjustments
• Collect and track subcontractor lien waivers, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and license documentation
• Prepare work in progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability reports for leadership
• Perform month-end close, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger entries
• Process payroll and maintain accurate employee and subcontractor records
• Coordinate with project managers on budgets, cost overruns, and vendor payment schedules
• Support annual tax preparation, insurance audits, and coordination with outside CPAs

• Three or more years of accounting experience with a general contractor or residential builder
• Hands-on experience with job costing, progress billing, and WIP reporting
• Strong understanding of lien waivers, retention, and subcontractor compliance documentation
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or construction accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Clear communicator comfortable working closely with ownership and field teams
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, or equivalent experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.