Construction Accountant: Project Billing & Cost Tracking

ACM | Alpine Construction Management; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Eight Paid Holidays

Annual Cash Bonus Opportunities

Company Cabin

Classic Vehicle Giveaway Program

Job summary

Alpine Construction Management (ACM) in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. The role supports accounts payable and accounts receivable, processes invoices, billing, and project cost tracking, and works closely with project managers and vendors.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency with Excel and our ERP system, RedTeam. Construction accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or similar financial experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and follow them through to resolution.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting and project teams.
• Construction accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor, subcontractor, supplier, and employee expense invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify invoices are properly coded to the appropriate projects, cost codes, departments, and accounts.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, commitments, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor payments and respond to payment inquiries.
• Prepare, review, and submit project invoices and monthly pay applications.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Track and coordinate collection of project retainage and final payments.
• Apply customer payments accurately to invoices, projects, and retainage balances.
• Assist with subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers, schedules of values, change orders, and required billing documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements, credit cards, and other assigned accounts.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support project cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Work with project teams to resolve invoice, billing, cost coding, and documentation discrepancies.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, customers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with audit preparation and financial documentation requests.
• Utilize accounting software, RedTeam, Microsoft Excel, and related technology to maintain accurate financial information and improve accounting processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

RedTeam

ERP software

Job description

Alpine Construction Management (ACM) in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. The role supports accounts payable and accounts receivable, processes invoices, billing, and project cost tracking, and works closely with project managers and vendors.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency with Excel and our ERP system, RedTeam. Construction accounting experience is preferred.