Construction Cost Accountant AP & Project Billing

Ledgent; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist in Santa Ana, CA to manage full-cycle job cost and contract accounting for construction and development projects. You will handle invoices and maintain accurate project records while ensuring GAAP compliance and effective communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include processing payables, maintaining contracts and change orders, tracking lien releases, and preparing AIA billings.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Hands-on experience with construction billing.
• Proficiency in Sage, Procore, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and code accounts payable invoices accurately.
• Maintain detailed project records, including contracts and change orders.
• Manage expense transfers between project accounts.
• Track lien releases for assigned projects.
• Prepare and submit AIA billings to subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers on budgets and financial performance.
• Investigate and reconcile project costs.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and accounting documents.
• Prepare reports and assist with special projects as needed.
• Support daily accounting operations and maintain vendor/customer databases in Sage & Procore.
• Utilize tools such as QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Adobe, Outlook, and Procore.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage

Procore

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ledgent is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist in Santa Ana, CA to manage full-cycle job cost and contract accounting for construction and development projects. You will handle invoices and maintain accurate project records while ensuring GAAP compliance and effective communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include processing payables, maintaining contracts and change orders, tracking lien releases, and preparing AIA billings.