Construction Accountant- Hybrid, Pac Palisades area!

tggaccounting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual Christmas Bonus

Benefits

PTO

Job summary

tggaccounting, a family-owned builder, is hiring a Construction Accountant in Pacific Palisades, CA. The role blends in-office and remote work with training on-site, supporting luxury residential projects and robust job costing across multiple jobs.

You will handle AP/AR, payroll, contract admin, bank draws, lien waivers, W-9s, and 1099s while migrating to integrated construction accounting software. Strong GC experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience working for a General Contractor is REQUIRED.
• Strong job costing and project cost tracking experience.
• Experience managing lien waivers and subcontractor documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks; familiarity with related software is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices.
• Handle contract administration and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare and submit bank draw packages.
• Manage insurance reporting requirements.
• Process weekly hourly payroll.
• Perform job costing and cost tracking for multiple custom home projects.
• Manage lien waivers and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Maintain subcontractor agreements and W-9s.
• Prepare annual 1099s.
• Support approximately 12 active luxury residential projects simultaneously.
• Work on custom homes ranging from 3,000 sq ft to 15,000 sq ft and values up to $10M.
• Assist with transition to more integrated construction accounting software.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Lien waivers

Subcontractor docs

Payroll processing

Tools

QuickBooks

Construction accounting software

Job description

Construction Accountant

Pacific Palisades, CA | Hybrid (1 Day In Office / 4 Days Remote)- More onsite for training!

$85,000–$95,000 Base Salary + Annual Christmas Bonus + Benefits + PTO

Join a Stable, Family-Owned Residential Builder with 30+ Years of Success

A highly respected, family-owned and operated luxury residential general contractor in Pacific Palisades is seeking a Construction Accountant to join their close-knit team. For more than three decades, the company has built exceptional custom homes throughout Los Angeles, managing projects ranging from $3M to $10M+ that typically span one to three years.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on construction accounting in a collaborative environment and values long‑term stability, flexibility, and work‑life balance.

What You'll Do

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices
• Handle contract administration and maintain project documentation
• Prepare and submit bank draw packages
• Manage insurance reporting requirements
• Process weekly hourly payroll
• Perform job costing and cost tracking for multiple custom home projects
• Manage lien waivers and subcontractor compliance documentation
• Maintain subcontractor agreements and W-9s
• Prepare annual 1099s
• Support approximately 12 active luxury residential projects simultaneously
• Work on custom homes ranging from approximately 3,000 square feet and $3.2M to a current 15,000-square‑foot estate in Brentwood valued at $10M
• Support projects that typically span one to three yearsUtilize QuickBooks for accounting and project tracking
• Assist with the company’s transition to more integrated construction accounting software to streamline banking, bookkeeping, and reporting processes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor is REQUIRED
• Strong job costing and project cost tracking experience
• Experience managing lien waivers and subcontractor documentation
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience with real estate or construction accounting software in addition to QuickBooks is a plus
• Experience with subcontractor agreements, W-9s, and 1099 preparation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third‑party submissions.