Accounting Assistant (Construction/Commercial Roofing)

Ideal Building Solutions; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid vacation and holidays

401K Plan with Company Match

Generous Referral Bonus Program

Health and Insurance Benefits

Ongoing safety training and personal成长

Job summary

Ideal Building Solutions, LLC seeks an Accounting Assistant to handle high-volume accounts payable and AI-assisted workflow. You will verify project cost codes, post cash receipts, and resolve payment discrepancies while supporting construction billing and onboarding prequalification processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with project teams, and efficient use of AI-enabled accounting tools, with in-office hours Monday–Friday and a strong emphasis on internal controls and timely

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or roofing.
• Must be tech-savvy and comfortable with AI-enabled software.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• High-volume accounts payable management within AI-enabled system.
• Verify accuracy of AI-generated project cost codes for job costing.
• Post electronic cash receipts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Assist with construction billing and onboarding prequalifications.
• Reconcile labor costs and support month-end close activities.
• Communicate with project managers and vendors as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

AI-enabled accounting system

ERP systems

Job description

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000.

This is a full-time in-office role M-F 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour lunch. Candidates living farther than 40 miles or 1 1/2 hours from the office will not be considered for the position.

Are you a tech-savvy accounting professional who thrives in a high-energy environment? Ideal Building Solutions, LLC, a leading commercial roofing contractor, is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you won’t just be “crunching numbers”—you’ll be a vital part of our operational workflow. We handle a high volume of accounts payable and move at the speed of the construction industry. You will leverage AI-enabled tools to streamline data entry, manage project-specific costs, and ensure our financial engine runs smoothly.

Primary Responsibilities

1. High-Volume AP & AI Oversight

• Invoice Management: Review and process high volumes of invoices within our AI-enabled accounting system and route them for proper approval.
• Data Integrity: Verify the accuracy of AI-generated project cost codes to ensure job costing is precise for every roofing project.

2. Receivables & Troubleshooting

• Cash Application: Post electronic cash receipts transactions promptly.
• Issue Resolution: Research discrepancies in payments and collaborate with internal departments (Project Management, Service Department) to resolve issues.

3. Construction-Specific Support

• Project Billing: Assist with the preparation and submission of construction billings (AIA or progress billing).
• Compliance & Prequalification: Manage the “onboarding” process for new business by completing prequalification packages for General Contractors and potential customers.
• Labor Tracking: Reconcile construction crew hours between our payroll platform and internal trackers to ensure labor costs are captured accurately.

4. General Accounting & Administration

• Month-End Close: Assist the Staff Accountant and Controller with month-end activities, including bank reconciliations and key account reconciliations.
• Communication: Handle a low volume of incoming calls via our digital phone platform and redirect them to the appropriate team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in accounting, ideally within the construction, roofing, or trade industries.
• Tech-Forward: Comfortable working with AI-enabled software and modern ERP systems. High proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Detail Obsessed: You catch the cost-coding errors that others miss.
• Resilience: Ability to maintain accuracy and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with project managers and external vendors.

Benefits:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• • Extra Holidays Paid: NewYears Eve, Christmas Eve, and Friday after Thanksgiving
• 401K Plan with Company Match.
• Generous Referral Bonus Program
• Work / Home Life Balance.
• Industry Leading safe working conditions.
• Ongoing safety training and performance enhancement.
• Health and Insurance Benefits
• • 50% paid by Company
  • • Health Insurance with Multiple Tiers to Choose From
    • Employee, Employee Spouse, Employee Children, Employee Family Options
  • Cost Competitive Rate paid by Employee
  • • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accidental Insurance
• Opportunity to grow with a company that values you and is here to invest in your personal growth.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Hours: Must be flexible

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO:

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training