Construction Accountant Assistant

Blvd Electric Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Company-provided technology

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BLVD Electric Inc. is seeking a Construction Accountant to support project accounting, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and financial reporting for multiple active projects in Southern California.

This role works with leadership, project managers, and office teams to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines. The position is typically in-office, with reliable commuting, and offers $20-$30/hour along with benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or project accounting; construction experience preferred
• Understanding of job costing, construction billing, retention, change orders, and AP/AR
• Knowledge of lien releases and preliminary notices; AIA billing and certified payroll experience preferred
• Proficiency with Excel; QuickBooks and construction-accounting software experience preferred
• Attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Accounting-related degree preferred but not required; bilingual English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Handle project closeout accounting, final billing, retention collection, and reconciliation of outstanding commitments
• Review payroll information, including employee hours, wage rates, reimbursements, and project allocations
• Assist with certified payroll, prevailing-wage documentation, and labor-compliance reporting when applicable
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor accounts, and general-ledger balances
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing, financial reports, audits, and tax documentation
• Maintain organized billing logs, collection reports, and project financial records while protecting confidential information
• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and general contractors regarding payments, discrepancies, and supporting documentation
• Help improve accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and financial controls

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project accounting knowledge

Job costing understanding

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Construction accounting software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Paid holidays

Construction Accountant

BLVD Electric Inc. — Southern California

About the Role

Pay : $20-30/hour

BLVD Electric Inc. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Construction Accountant to support project accounting, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role works closely with leadership, project managers, and office teams to maintain accurate financial records, meet accounting deadlines, and support multiple active construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle project closeout accounting, final billing, retention collection, and reconciliation of outstanding commitments
• Review payroll information, including employee hours, wage rates, reimbursements, and project allocations
• Assist with certified payroll, prevailing-wage documentation, and labor-compliance reporting when applicable
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor accounts, and general-ledger balances
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing, financial reports, audits, and tax documentation
• Maintain organized billing logs, collection reports, and project financial records while protecting confidential information
• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and general contractors regarding payments, discrepancies, and supporting documentation
• Help improve accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and financial controls

Requirements

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or project accounting experience; construction or electrical-contractor experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of job costing, construction billing, retention, change orders, and accounts payable and receivable
• Knowledge of lien releases and preliminary notices; AIA billing and certified payroll experience preferred
• Proficiency with Excel; QuickBooks and construction-accounting software experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Accounting-related degree preferred but not required; bilingual English and Spanish a plus

Pay

[Insert approved pay range], based on construction accounting experience, software knowledge, and ability to manage responsibilities independently.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• paid time off and sick time
• parental leave
• employee assistance and discounts
• company-provided technology
• professional development opportunities

Career Growth

Opportunities to advance into senior accounting, payroll oversight, financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting management as the company grows.

Work Location

Full-time, primarily in-office in Southern California. Reliable commuting is required, with occasional travel to company offices, project sites, or business meetings.

About Us

BLVD Electric Inc. is a growing commercial electrical contractor serving projects throughout California, including commercial buildings, tenant improvements, hospitality, retail, and multifamily developments. We invest in our employees, support our project and field teams, and value accurate financial reporting, organized operations, and dependable communication. Our growth creates opportunities for employees seeking long-term careers.