Construction AP & Job Cost Accountant — Drive Project Costs

Veridian Homes, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Homes is seeking an Accounts Payable & Job Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role blends AP processing with job cost tracking to ensure costs for home construction, lots, neighborhoods, and land development are accurately recorded.

You will work with Finance and other teams to support month-end close, reconcile vendor and job cost data, and provide detailed documentation for cost reporting, audits, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting experience required.
• Accounts payable experience required.
• Job cost accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices across AP and job cost modules.
• Review invoices, PO, and documents for accuracy and authorization.
• Assist with weekly AP check runs and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, intercompany activity, and credit card records.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, lien waivers, and related documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile job cost records for construction projects.
• Research and resolve job cost, PO, invoice, coding, and posting discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries, reclassifications, allocations, and accruals for job costs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Provide documentation for project cost-outs, variance reviews, audits, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Veridian Homes is seeking an Accounts Payable & Job Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role blends AP processing with job cost tracking to ensure costs for home construction, lots, neighborhoods, and land development are accurately recorded.

You will work with Finance and other teams to support month-end close, reconcile vendor and job cost data, and provide detailed documentation for cost reporting, audits, and internal controls.