AP/AR Accountant

Cleveland Construction; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Corporate support for field operations

Job summary

Cleveland Construction is seeking an entry level accountant to join our team. This role covers a range of accounting tasks across multiple entities in construction and development projects.

Responsibilities include AP processing, payroll validation, vendor onboarding, and liaising with operations to ensure timely, accurate financial activity. The ideal candidate will be detail-focused, organized, and capable of learning new software quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or similar experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft software products.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage subcontractor payments and draws.
• Assist with payroll processing and verification of hours.
• Coordinate with operations for invoice approvals.
• Handle vendor documentation (W-9s, banking information).
• Research past-due invoices and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Learn new software

Multitask management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an entry level accountant to join our team. This position will be responsible for a wide range of accounting efforts in a multifaceted group of companies. This position will have a wide range of responsibilities impacting the financial statement and control environments for a group of operational, development, and construction entities.

Accounts Payable:

• Process and manage subcontractor draws to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Manage lien and sworn statements waivers
• Request W-9 forms from vendors.
• Collect banking information from vendors for electronic payments.
• Research past-due invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Collaborate with operations for invoice approvals.

Payroll

• Validate hours, deductions, and process payroll accurately.
• Review new hire packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with operations to meet payroll deadlines.
• Complete I-9 forms and E-Verify processes.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the construction industry or similar experience
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience in development, construction, hospitality, restaurants a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft software products
• Ability to learn new software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Cleveland Construction, Inc. offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401K, training and development, opportunity for advancement and corporate support for field operations.

MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career with Cleveland Construction, Inc. View the current employment opportunities at Cleveland Construction.

CLEVELAND CONSTRUCTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Cleveland Construction, Inc. that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.