Construction Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is recruiting a Construction Accountant in Bakersfield, CA to partner with project managers and leadership. You’ll manage job costing, monitor costs, and provide insights to keep projects financially on track.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems like Sage or CMiC. This onsite role offers a stable, growth-oriented environment and close collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Sage, CMiC, Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, project budgets, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare progress billings, retainage schedules, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers to analyze project profitability and forecast costs.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Communication

Tools

Excel

Sage

CMiC

Foundation

Viewpoint

Job description

Construction Accountant
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 DOE

Join a well-established commercial construction company helping shape the Central Valley through high-quality commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our client is known for its commitment to excellence, collaborative culture, and long-standing reputation within the construction industry. They’re looking for a Construction Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations while ensuring projects remain financially on track.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll work closely with project managers and leadership to oversee project financials, monitor job costs, and provide meaningful insight that supports successful project delivery.

The Opportunity

As a Construction Accountant, you’ll oversee project accounting activities while supporting financial reporting, billing, and job cost analysis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of construction accounting who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage job costing, project budgets, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle

• Prepare progress billings, retainage schedules, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Partner with project managers to analyze project profitability and forecast costs

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and maintain accurate project documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of construction or project accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Sage, CMiC, Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar software

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects throughout the Central Valley

• High-visibility role partnering directly with project managers and executive leadership

• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities

• Collaborative team environment that values innovation, accountability, and professional development