Construction Accountant

Kinkaid Civil Construction; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Construction Accountant to support project financials, job costing, draw management, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple projects. You will track project costs, prepare deposits and cash flow forecasts, and interface with project managers for approvals and status updates.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance, at least two years of accounting experience, and familiarity with construction accounting life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
• Two+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of the construction accounting life cycle
• Experience with UKG is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Process construction draws and general ledger posting for multiple projects
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage job costing, AR/AP, payroll, and project reporting
• Coordinate with project managers on billing verification and collections
• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
• Interface with Owners, Controller, and Project Managers on all accounting aspects

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Resourceful problem solving

Curiosity & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

UKG

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Construction Accountant will focus on timely and accurate information reporting including responsibilities for job cost tracking, construction draw management, balance sheet reconciliations, processing bank draws, research, and communication with project managers on project status and payment approvals.

• Responsible for the processing, reviewing, tracking, and general ledger posting of construction draws for multiple projects
• Maintaining payment draw files and invoice files.
• Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests/requirements
• Communicate with external clients and lenders to manage funding and draw requests, provide timely responses to questions and inquiries.
• Perform/review bank account reconciliations and assist with corporate balance sheet reconciliations and other corporate monthly internal management reports
• Calculate and invoice general contracting fees and allocate payroll to projects
• Responsible for Construction accounts receivable tracking, management, and reporting
• Assist in the development/enhancement of project reporting
• Assist with Construction project analysis reporting
• Assist with special projects as requested
• General accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing and general ledger posting.
• Process accounts receivable and understand the construction billing and collections process.
• Work with Project Managers on billing verification and collection matters.
• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Process accounts payable from invoice to payment, beginning with coding invoices to the appropriate job number, cost code, GL account number and distributing invoices to Project Managers for approval.
• Reconciliation of Vendor statements and Customer payments.
• Lien waiver maintenance and subcontractor insurance verification.
• Job cost tracking, analysis and reporting.
• Enter project setup sheets and maintain filing system for projects.
• Assist with processing payroll and certified payroll when necessary.
• Interface with Project Managers and senior management on all aspects of construction accounting.
• Respond to inquiries from the Owners, Controller, and Project Managers.

Requirements

Critical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail and organized
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to be resourceful and solve problems
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Two plus years of experience in accounting
• Working knowledge of the construction accounting life cycle
• Experience with UKG is a plus, but not required

Summary

Why Join Our Team?

At our company, we believe great people build great projects. We're committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to grow, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact on the success of our company.

In this role, you'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team, partner closely with operations, and play a key role in helping drive the financial performance of our projects. We value continuous improvement, accountability, and investing in our people—because we know our long-term success depends on the success of our team.

If you're looking for more than just your next accounting position and want the opportunity to grow with a company that's building for the future, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Employee Ownership – ESOP Participation
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Weekly Pay

Company Description

Company Description

KINKAID'S VALUES

Safety * Values * People

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our people and their families is a core value at Kinkaid Civil. We maintain a steadfast commitment to safety through unwavering attention and dedication.