Construction Accountant: Job Costing & AP Specialist

Prime,; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Dental & vision insurance

HSA & dependent FSA

Job summary

Killian Construction Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support our growing accounting team in Springfield, MO.

You will manage accounts payable, assist with general accounting functions, and maintain accurate financial records for construction projects. Collaborate with the Controller, Project Managers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely invoicing, accurate coding, and compliant financial documentation.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounting or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Construction industry accounting experience preferred, particularly with job costing, subcontractor payments, and purchase orders.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and receiving documentation.
• Verify invoice coding including general ledger accounts, job numbers, cost codes, and cost types.
• Obtain approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies with Project Managers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Prepare vendor payments and batch runs (checks, wire transfers, ACH).
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s and documentation; reconcile statements and aging.
• Support month-end/year-end close, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Construction accounting

Excel proficiency

General ledger knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Construction accounting software

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Killian Construction Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support our growing accounting team in Springfield, MO.

You will manage accounts payable, assist with general accounting functions, and maintain accurate financial records for construction projects. Collaborate with the Controller, Project Managers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely invoicing, accurate coding, and compliant financial documentation.