Construction Accountant

Australia-Employment; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a hands-on Construction Accountant in Bethesda, MD to own the full accounting cycle for our custom homes and general contracting division. The role demands meticulous bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, and close collaboration with leadership.

You will manage AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month- and year-end closes, while supporting tax compliance and process improvements in a small, collaborative team. Hybrid work typically 1–2 days in-office weekly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate development, or related industry.
• Strong ability to manage accounting responsibilities independently.
• Prior experience with payroll processing and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for the custom homes/construction division.
• Process accounts payable, vendor payments, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Process payroll and payroll taxes for ~10 employees and contractors.
• Support tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Collaborate with ownership on financial reporting.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Construction accounting

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

No bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Construction Accountant

$75000 - $100000 per year | Bethesda, MD | On-site | Permanent

Construction Accounting + Full-Cycle Accounting + Sage 300 | Bethesda | Hybrid

A bit about us:

We are an established Bethesda-based real estate development and construction organization with more than 20 years of experience across commercial, residential, resort, and custom-home projects.

Our work spans multiple markets, including Maryland, Colorado, California, and Michigan, and includes large-scale development, custom luxury homes, workforce housing, mixed-use projects, and other unique real estate ventures.

We are a relatively small, collaborative organization where people know each other, work closely together, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We value experience, initiative, and people who can identify a better way to do something and are willing to roll up their sleeves to make it happen.

Why join us?

• Meaningful ownership: Take responsibility for the full accounting function supporting the custom homes/construction division.
• Interesting projects: Gain exposure to high-end custom homes, major development projects, workforce housing, and other unique real estate ventures.
• Small, collaborative team: Work in a low-politics environment with experienced professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.
• Hybrid flexibility: Typically 1–2 days in the Bethesda office each week, with flexibility by mutual agreement.
• Make an impact: There is an opportunity to clean up files, improve processes, and bring practical ideas to the organization.
• Employee-focused culture: Good ideas are welcomed, and employees are encouraged to contribute beyond their immediate job description.
• Established organization: Join a company with more than two decades of experience and projects spanning multiple markets.

Job Details

A well-established Bethesda-based real estate development and construction organization is seeking a hands-on Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant to support its custom homes and general contracting division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle, working independently, and being part of a small, collaborative organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for the custom homes/construction division
• Process accounts payable, vendor payments, and accounts receivable
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Process payroll and payroll tax filings for approximately 10 employees and contractors
• Process ACH payments and assist with cash management
• Support tax reporting and compliance activities
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with construction-related accounting and general contracting activities
• Work closely with ownership and accounting leadership on financial reporting
• Organize and clean up accounting files
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
• Help bring greater structure and efficiency to existing accounting procedures

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of full-cycle accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Recent Sage 300 or comparable recent Sage ERP experience is required
• Experience in construction, custom home building, general contracting, real estate development, or a related industry
• Strong experience with AP, AR, payroll, payroll taxes, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close
• Experience maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial reports
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities for a business unit or small company
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you may need to identify and solve problems independently
• Willingness to work with established, sometimes paper-based processes while also identifying practical opportunities for improvement
• Bachelor's degree is not required

Work Environment

This is a small, experienced, collaborative office environment with minimal bureaucracy and a strong employee-focused culture. The organization is established and successful, but some accounting processes are still traditional and paper-based.

The ideal person will be comfortable working within an established environment while diplomatically introducing improvements where they make sense.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hybrid: Typically 1–2 days per week in the Bethesda office, by mutual agreement

Location: Bethesda, MD

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