Construction Accountant

Amtec Staffing; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading contractor in housing projects is seeking a skilled Construction Project Accountant in Manhattan Beach, CA. This role involves managing all project-level accounting functions, ensuring accurate billing, job costing, and financial reporting, and being a key liaison between the Accounting and Project Management teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in construction accounting and is proficient with Timberline and Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 – $120,000 annually along with great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or project accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and joint checks.
• Experience supporting multi-family and/or affordable housing projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost coding, pricing, purchase orders, and job costing.
• Proficiency with Timberline (Sage 300) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized project contract and accounting files.
• Prepare and review AIA G702 & G703 billings.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including client invoicing, collections, and payment tracking.
• Manage Accounts Payable, including subcontractor and vendor invoices and payment processing.
• Prepare and administer joint checks in accordance with contract and lien requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms.
• Review project labor and expense charges with Project Managers.
• Analyze job costs and generate detailed project cost reports.
• Review subcontractor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide complete backup billing for CM and affordable housing projects.
• Interact professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Utilize Timberline for project accounting.
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting.

Job description

Amtec Staffing has partnered with a leading Multi-Family and Affordable Housing General Contractor in the Manhattan Beach, CA area to identify a skilled Construction Project Accountant to support high-profile residential and housing developments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven builder known for delivering quality housing projects across California.

Project Types:

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage all project-level accounting functions while acting as a key liaison between the Accounting and Project Management teams. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate billing, job costing, and financial reporting across assigned projects, with hands-on responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and joint check processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain organized project contract and accounting files
• Prepare and review AIA G702 & G703 billings
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including client invoicing, collections, and payment tracking
• Manage Accounts Payable, including subcontractor and vendor invoices and payment processing
• Prepare and administer joint checks in accordance with contract and lien requirements
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms
• Review project labor and expense charges with Project Managers
• Analyze job costs and generate detailed project cost reports
• Review subcontractor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Provide complete backup billing for CM and affordable housing projects
• Interact professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Utilize Timberline (BL, PJ, JC, AP modules) for project accounting
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in construction or project accounting
• Strong hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and joint checks
• Experience supporting multi-family and/or affordable housing projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost coding, pricing, purchase orders, and job costing
• Proficiency with Timberline (Sage 300) and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Salary Range (CA): $90,000 – $120,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

This is a great opportunity for a construction accounting professional looking to join a respected multi-family and affordable housing contractor with a strong project pipeline. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to message me directly.