Construction Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Accountant / Accounting Specialist for our client in Benicia, CA. This onsite role supports accounting, payroll, HR functions, and related administrative tasks in a family-owned construction subcontractor environment.

You will manage AP/AR, process payroll, maintain records in Paycom, assist with onboarding, benefits, reporting, and inquiries. The position offers temp-to-hire with strong leadership and long-term growth potential in a stable,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, payroll, or accounting administration experience.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Sage 300 experience required.
• Paycom, Procore, or ServiceTitan experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
• Process payroll for union and office employees.
• Assist with onboarding, employee records, and HR administration.
• Maintain employee data in Paycom.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Prepare reports, employment verifications, and other documentation.
• Handle employee and customer inquiries by phone and email.
• Assist with recruiting support and new hire paperwork.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Tools

Sage 300

Paycom

Procore

ServiceTitan

Job description

Accountant / Accounting Specialist

Benicia (Onsite)

Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a well-established family-owned construction subcontractor, is seeking an experienced Accountant / Accounting Specialist to support accounting, payroll, and HR functions. This is a great opportunity to join a team-oriented organization with strong leadership, career growth potential, and long-term stability.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Process payroll for union and office employees
• Assist with onboarding, employee records, and HR administration
• Maintain employee data in Paycom
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment
• Prepare reports, employment verifications, and other administrative documentation
• Handle employee and customer inquiries via phone and email
• Assist with recruiting support and new hire paperwork

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of accounting, payroll, or accounting administration experience
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with Sage 300 required
• Familiarity with Paycom, Procore, or ServiceTitan is a plus
• Detail-oriented, organized, and team-focused

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Temp-to-Hire with long-term potential
• Growth-oriented company culture
• Supportive Controller who enjoys mentoring and developing staff
• Stable family-owned organization
• Opportunity to build a lasting career

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation

Up to $100,000 annually DOE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.