Construction Accountant at Orion Placement Nashville, TN

Comunidade Metodista; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Comunidade Metodista seeks a dedicated accounting professional to manage day-to-day activities for residential construction projects in Nashville. You will maintain job cost tracking, run budget-to-actual analyses, and handle vendor invoices and draw requests.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and strong Sage proficiency. This role is on-site five days a week with growth and competitive benefits in a tight-knit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience (construction experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software (Sage 300 CRE or similar).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Local candidates preferred; familiarity with Nashville municipal processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for residential construction projects.
• Maintain accurate job cost tracking, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis.
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and draw requests.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Enter budgets and project data into Sage; ensure coding accuracy and documentation compliance.
• Support leadership with project financial insights and reporting needs.
• Handle bank deposits, vendor setup, and insurance/W9 tracking.
• Collaborate with project management and architecture teams for purchasing and cost monitoring.
• Assist with residential closing documentation and posting HUD statements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our clients Nashville, TN office, working standard business hours (7-4 or 8-5) alongside a collaborative, close-knit team.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have proven accounting experience and be proficient in Sage accounting software .

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a tight-knit, growth-oriented team within a respected Nashville-based real estate and construction company.
• Work directly with leadership in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your impact is recognized daily.
• Enjoy a role that combines traditional accounting with exposure to real estate and construction operations , ideal for someone eager to expand their skill set.
• Strong potential for early performance-based raises and career growth .
• Competitive compensation package with benefits and growth potential.
• Work directly with decision-makers no corporate red tape.
• Be part of a company thats building the future of Nashville housing.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established developer and construction firm that has been shaping communities across Middle Tennessee since 1995. With a focus on high-quality residential construction, they partner with the best in the business from architects and engineers to planners and builders ensuring each project blends efficiency, quality, and craftsmanship. The team values integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an atmosphere where each member plays a key role in the companys success.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for residential construction projects.
• Maintain accurate job cost tracking, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis.
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and draw requests.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Enter budgets and project data into Sage ; ensure coding accuracy and documentation compliance.
• Support leadership with project financial insights and reporting needs.
• Handle bank deposits, vendor setup, and insurance/W9 tracking.
• Collaborate with project management and architecture teams for purchasing and cost monitoring.
• Assist with residential closing documentation and posting HUD statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software (Sage 300 CRE or similar) is required.
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience (construction experience preferred but not required).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative, small-team setting.
• Local candidates preferred; familiarity with Nashvilles municipal processes is a plus.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance