Construction Accounting Assistant Controller

London Approach; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

London Approach in Beltsville, MD, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support branch accounting and financial operations. Reporting directly to the Branch Controller, this individual will oversee billing, accounts receivable, collections, payroll coordination, and project accounting while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional or Senior Accountant ready to take the

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Experience with AIA billing, job costing, project budgets, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of time-and-material billing, accounts receivable, collections, and retention.
• Experience with payroll and certified payroll reporting preferred.
• Experience with Spectrum ERP or similar accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly AIA billing, coordinate billing schedules with Project Managers, and ensure invoices are accurate and processed timely.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and retention balances; partner with the billing team to resolve outstanding invoices and improve collection efforts.
• Prepare and review weekly accounts receivable and retention reports.
• Coordinate project setup, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Review project cost reports, resolve discrepancies, monitor pending change orders, and follow up with Project Managers.
• Prepare time-and-material billing rates and quarterly project cost summaries.
• Compare monthly financial results against budgets and support forecasting, quarterly financial reviews, annual budgeting, and year-end audit activities.
• Coordinate weekly payroll processing with the payroll specialist and prepare and review certified payroll reports and prevailing wage documentation.
• Address payroll questions related to union agreements and local wage requirements.
• Partner with corporate teams to resolve payroll and benefits-related issues.
• Review and approve subcontractor payments, manual check requests, and expenses.
• Collaborate with corporate Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

AIA billing

Job costing

Project budgeting

Financial reporting

Payroll coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Spectrum ERP

Job description

London Approach in Beltsville, MD, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support branch accounting and financial operations. Reporting directly to the Branch Controller, this individual will oversee billing, accounts receivable, collections, payroll coordination, and project accounting while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional or Senior Accountant ready to take the