Construction Contracts & Accounting Lead

The Misch Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Misch Group seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage various financial operations in the construction industry. This hands-on role involves accounting responsibilities, from payroll processing to project cost management, requiring a detail-oriented individual proficient in QuickBooks. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and demonstrate strong communication skills alongside construction accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial construction accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Pro Desktop.
• Strong AP/AR, GL, and payroll experience.
• In-house payroll processing experience.
• Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile project costs in QuickBooks (GL, job cost, AP/AR).
• Process payments to subcontractors and vendors; track lien releases and 20-day notices.
• Generate client invoices and pay applications.
• Manage monthly GL, bank, and credit card reconciliations.
• Handle full-cycle, in-house payroll (biweekly), including tax filings, W2s, W9s, 940/941, garnishments.
• Perform insurance audits and worker’s comp compliance.
• Serve as HR lead: monitor hours, track deductions, manage employee records.
• Support accounting needs for real estate properties (e.g., rent tracking, vendor payments).
• Manage bid board and estimator assignments.
• Coordinate reports and data for CPA and upper management.

Skills

QuickBooks Pro Desktop

AP/AR

GL

Payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Misch Group seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage various financial operations in the construction industry. This hands-on role involves accounting responsibilities, from payroll processing to project cost management, requiring a detail-oriented individual proficient in QuickBooks. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and demonstrate strong communication skills alongside construction accounting expertise.