Construction Accounting Specialist

NorthPoint Search Group; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Construction Accountant in Suwanee, GA to support daily accounting operations and project cost tracking. The role collaborates with the accounting team, vendors, lenders, and other departments to ensure accurate financial records and smooth processes.

Ideal candidates have construction accounting experience, strong reconciliation skills, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting-related role within a construction environment.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, construction cost accounting, accounting standards, and related financial procedures, along with strong account reconciliation experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and research skills, communication abilities, and time management, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable activities, including verifying vendor accounts, processing payments, and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Code expenses to the appropriate accounts and projects, support job costing, and enter project budgets.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, maintain complete financial records, and assist with daily accounting activities, financial reporting, and audits.
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, research discrepancies, and collaborate with internal teams and external parties to gather and analyze financial information.
• Maintain vendor and supplier relationships, track subcontractor certificates of insurance, stay informed of applicable accounting requirements, and provide administrative backup as needed.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Construction Accountant in Suwanee, GA to support daily accounting operations and project cost tracking. The role collaborates with the accounting team, vendors, lenders, and other departments to ensure accurate financial records and smooth processes.

Ideal candidates have construction accounting experience, strong reconciliation skills, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.