Accounting / Office Assistant - Construction

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a Groveland, FL client to hire an Accounting / Office Assistant focused on accounting and financial management. The role supports day-to-day operations with emphasis on project accounting and cost tracking.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, knowledge of job costing, and proficiency in Excel. Construction experience is preferred, and candidate should be detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or project accounting.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing and project budgets a plus.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities including AP/AR and GL entries.
• Support project accounting: job costing, budgets, expense tracking.
• Monitor project costs and variances; assist with invoices and billing.

Skills

Accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting / Office Assistant - Construction

Location: Groveland, FL
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a local, family-owned client in Groveland, FL, to find a dependable, detail-oriented professional to support day-to-day operations with a focus on accounting and financial management.

This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting experience who enjoys working with project financials, tracking costs, and supporting business operations. Experience in the construction industry is preferred, but candidates with strong general accounting and project accounting skills are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Support project accounting, including job costing, project budgets, and expense tracking.
• Monitor project costs and help identify budget variances and discrepancies.
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with progress billing.
• Process vendor invoices and coordinate subcontractor payments.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare accounting reports.
• Work with management and project teams to track project expenses and financial performance.

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or project accounting.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing, project budgets, or construction billing is a plus.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.