Construction Accounting Controller | Payroll & Job Costing

Cardinal Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Terra Contracting, Inc. is seeking an organized accounting professional to join our team in Seattle. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of construction accounting experience and can work independently under deadlines. Training is provided and payroll reporting knowledge is a plus.

The role covers AR/AP, payroll for 100+ employees, and compliance tasks including Davis Bacon and 940/941 filings. Equal opportunity employer with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years construction or general accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 year degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems; advanced Excel skills.
• Strong 10-key and data entry experience.
• Experience in construction software a plus.
• Professional communication.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening & background check.

Responsibilities

• A/R: handle AIA progress billing, lien releases, intercompany tie outs.
• A/P: manage PO-based payables with job costing, verify balances.
• Payroll entry and weekly processing for 100+ employees.
• Quarterly and Annual Payroll Reports - 940/941, SUTA, Fuel Rebate Filing.
• Certified Payroll/Davis Bacon - Prevailing Wage Calculations.
• Lien Releases, Mechanic’s Liens, Collections.
• W-2’s.
• 1099’s.
• Job Costing/Fuel Usage Maintenance/Company Data Management.
• General Ledger Reviews and assist in financial statement preparation.

Skills

Professional communication

Data entry

Education

2-year degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Job description

Terra Contracting, Inc. is seeking an organized accounting professional to join our team in Seattle. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of construction accounting experience and can work independently under deadlines. Training is provided and payroll reporting knowledge is a plus.

The role covers AR/AP, payroll for 100+ employees, and compliance tasks including Davis Bacon and 940/941 filings. Equal opportunity employer with benefits and growth opportunities.