Construction Cost Accountant & Prevailing Wage Expert

LHH; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness-focused benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partnered with an established North County San Diego construction company to hire a Project Accountant & Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist. This role blends compliance with broader construction accounting duties across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in prevailing wage and construction accounting, with California wage compliance knowledge. Hybrid work with growth into other construction accounting areas is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in prevailing wage/labor compliance, construction accounting, project accounting or a combination of these areas.
• Hands-on experience with California prevailing wage and public works projects strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing certified payroll reports and monitoring subcontractor compliance.
• Understanding of wage determinations, employee classifications and related prevailing wage requirements.
• Project accounting, AP/AR or job cost accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with construction accounting or compliance technology.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with subcontractors, project managers and outside partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Hands-on, ownership mindset and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage prevailing wage and labor compliance across multiple construction projects.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance and ensure documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Review certified payroll reports for compliance with wage requirements.
• Communicate with subcontractors, project teams and outside partners to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized compliance documentation and project records.
• Monitor deadlines and requirements related to public works projects.
• Partner with project managers and accounting team throughout project life cycle.
• Assist with project accounting functions including AP/AR, invoicing and job cost tracking.
• Support subcontractor documentation, project closeout and accounting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and create greater efficiency across compliance and accounting.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities based on experience and business needs.

Skills

Prevailing wage compliance

Construction accounting

Project accounting

AP/AR

Communication

Ownership

Tools

Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions partnered with an established North County San Diego construction company to hire a Project Accountant & Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist. This role blends compliance with broader construction accounting duties across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in prevailing wage and construction accounting, with California wage compliance knowledge. Hybrid work with growth into other construction accounting areas is offered.