Construction Client Accountant

Syscon Inc.; Cave Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Paid time off

Fully remote work

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Syscon is seeking a highly capable Construction Client Accountant to work remotely in the United States. The role requires hands-on Sage 100 Contractor expertise and direct construction accounting experience, including WIP, job costing, and payroll.

You will manage multiple client accounts, handle payroll end-to-end, perform reconciliations, and support billing and month-end close, with strong client communication and independent work style.

Qualifications

• Recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience.
• Direct construction accounting experience with WIP and job costing.
• Hands-on payroll processing in Sage 100 Contractor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Strong organization and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple construction clients.
• Personally process payroll from start to finish in Sage 100 Contractor.
• Perform bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, month-end close, and billing support.
• Prepare and maintain job costing and WIP schedules.
• Support progress billing, AP, AR, audit, and year-end accounting needs.

Skills

Sage 100 Contractor

Construction accounting

Payroll processing

WIP schedules

Job costing

Progress billing

Month-end close

Accounts payable / Accounts receivable

Client-facing communication

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

Construction Client Accountant

Remote | Construction Accounting | Sage 100 Contractor | Client Facing

If you're an experienced construction accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, solving day-to-day accounting challenges, and managing a variety of work, this may be a great fit at Syscon.

Recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience is required.

• Sage 100 Contractor is a specific product. Experience with Sage 100, Sage 300 CRE/Timberline, Sage Intacct, Sage 50, or other Sage products does not satisfy this requirement.
• Candidates should be able to step into Sage 100 Contractor and work independently with only a brief refresher, not require training on the system.
• You must also have direct, hands-on construction accounting experience personally preparing WIP, performing job costing, processing payroll, handling progress billing, completing reconciliations, and performing month-end close.
• Experience with other construction accounting systems may be valuable, but it does not replace the Sage 100 Contractor requirement.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple construction clients
• Personally process payroll from start to finish directly in Sage 100 Contractor, including payroll posting and related payroll tax and filing responsibilities
• Perform bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, month-end close, and billing support
• Prepare and maintain job costing and WIP schedules
• Support progress billing, AP, AR, audit, and year-end accounting needsWork directly in Sage 100 Contractor supporting ongoing client accounting workflows
• Maintain accurate records and a clean audit trail across client work
• Identify and resolve accounting issues independently when possible
• Manage multiple client deadlines and competing priorities
• Communicate clearly with clients and follow through on commitments

What You Bring

• Recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience
• Ability to work independently in Sage 100 Contractor with only a brief refresher
• Strong, recent construction accounting experience
• Hands-on experience personally preparing and maintaining WIP schedules, including percentage complete, estimated cost to complete, and over/underbillings
• Hands-on job costing experience, including cost codes and labor, material, and subcontractor cost tracking
• Hands-on progress billing experience
• Experience personally processing payroll from start to finish directly in Sage 100 Contractor
• Hands-on multi-state payroll experience, including familiarity with differing state payroll tax and compliance requirements
• Union payroll and/or prevailing wage payroll experience
• Strong month-end close experience
• Hands-on AP, AR, journal entry, and reconciliation experience
• Ability to manage accounting responsibilities, deadlines, and competing priorities across multiple clients
• Comfort communicating directly with clients about day-to-day accounting questions and needs
• Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through
• Ability to step into an existing Sage 100 Contractor client environment and contribute independently with only a brief refresher

What Makes You Stand Out

• Deep and recent Sage 100 Contractor experience
• Experience supporting multiple construction companies, entities, or clients
• Certified payroll experience
• AIA billing or pay application experience
• Experience supporting audits and year-end accounting
• Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accountants

What Success Looks Like

• Clients trust your accuracy and responsiveness
• Deadlines are met across your client portfolio
• Books are clean, reconciled, and audit-ready
• WIP and job costing information is accurate and supported by the accounting
• Payroll and filings are accurate and on time
• Clients rely on you as their go-to resource for day-to-day accounting support

How We Work

• High autonomy with accountability to deadlines and client commitments
• Strong internal support from leadership, IT, and business applications
• No ego, no drama: we show up, do the work, and support each other
• Teaching mindset: we help clients improve, not just complete tasks

Compensation & Details

• Full-time W-2 position
• Fully remote
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible schedule with accountability to client commitments and deadlines
• Clients across multiple U.S. time zones
• U.S. work authorization required
• No employment sponsorship available

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• Paid time off with increased flexibility over time
• Fully remote work environment
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong internal resources
• You won't be on an island here. You'll have the backing of a team that understands construction accounting, technology, and the needs of construction clients.

About Syscon

Syscon has been helping construction companies get more out of their technology since 1986. As a long-time Sage Business Partner, Syscon brings deep expertise in construction accounting systems along with a full team supporting IT, business applications, and client operations.

Syscon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.