Construction Accountant

Framework Construction Recruiting; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Framework Construction Recruiting is partnering with a Brighton, MI-based design-build general contractor to fill a Senior Construction Accountant role. You will own the day-to-day accounting, including AP/AR/GL, month-end close, and routine reporting, while working closely with leadership to ensure accurate financials.

You will prepare project billings, manage subcontractor invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain job costing and WIP reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting, with construction accounting experience.
• Experience handling both project billing and company accounting.
• Proficient in GL and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of job costing, progress billing, lien waivers, and WIP reporting.
• Experience with Sage/Foundation/Viewpoint or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle for a design-build general contractor, including AP, AR, GL, and month-end close.
• Prepare project billings (AIA-style), retainage, lien waivers, and schedules of values.
• Process invoices, verify contracts/POs, and manage payment runs for approval.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain job cost records and post costs to projects, phases, and cost codes.
• Produce routine financial and job cost reporting for leadership, including WIP and statements.
• Support PMs with cost data and billing status for budgets and cost-to-complete.
• Process payroll or coordinate with payroll provider; handle certified payroll as needed.
• Maintain sales/use tax filings, 1099s, and other routine compliance items.
• Coordinate year-end close with outside CPA on tax matters and accounting questions.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records and identify process improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Foundation

Viewpoint

Job description

We are working with a well-established design-build general contractor based in Brighton, Michigan to find a Senior Construction Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting for the business. This company has been building since 1997 with a culture built around planning, accountability, and doing things the right way. They operate across healthcare, retail, office, auto dealership, mixed-use, and industrial sectors and are licensed to build in 35 states. Their core values are straightforward: put the project first, be the problem solver, operate with honesty and integrity, be respectful, and bring a 100-0 mindset to everything you do.

The person in this seat personally executes the daily accounting work, from project billing and transaction processing through month-end close and routine reporting, and is the one leadership counts on for accurate, reliable numbers. Project Managers stay responsible for project budgets, progress assessments, and cost-to-complete estimates, and management retains payment approval and financing decisions, so this role can stay focused on running the books well. If you are a construction accountant who likes owning the work rather than delegating it, this is a strong fit.

What You'll Do

• Own the full accounting cycle for a design-build general contractor, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close
• Prepare and process project billings, including AIA-style progress billings, schedules of values, retainage, and lien waivers
• Process subcontractor and vendor invoices, verify against contracts and purchase orders, and manage payment runs for management approval
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Maintain job cost records and post costs to the correct projects, phases, and cost codes
• Produce routine financial and job cost reporting for leadership, including work-in-progress schedules, over and under billings, and monthly financial statements
• Support Project Managers with cost data and billing status so they can manage budgets and cost-to-complete
• Process payroll or coordinate with the payroll provider, including certified payroll where required
• Maintain sales and use tax filings, 1099 preparation, and other routine compliance items
• Coordinate with the company's outside CPA on year-end close, tax matters, and specialized accounting questions
• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and documentation
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls as the company grows

What You'll Bring

• 5 or more years of hands-on accounting experience, with meaningful time in construction accounting
• Direct experience personally handling both project billing and company-level accounting, not just one or the other
• Solid general ledger and month-end close experience
• Working knowledge of construction-specific accounting, including job costing, progress billing, retainage, lien waivers, and WIP reporting
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Sage, Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar, and strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and the organizational discipline to keep routine reporting accurate and on time
• Clear communication skills, comfortable working with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and ownership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Backgrounds that fit well: senior accountant, construction accounting manager, full-charge construction bookkeeper, or an experienced project accountant with real GL and close experience. A controller title is neither required nor disqualifying; what you have actually done matters more

What You'll Gain

• A competitive salary of $75,000 to $90,000, based on experience
• Direct access to ownership and leadership, with your work feeding the decisions they make
• Clear scope boundaries so you can focus on doing the accounting well, with outside CPA support for specialized and tax matters
• Company-sponsored health insurance and company-matched 401(k)
• Flexible vacation, sick, and time-off policy along with performance-based bonus opportunities
• A culture built on planning, accountability, and treating people with respect