Construction Project Accountant – Job Cost & WIP

BHRS Companies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Policy

Paid Holiday(s)

Medical & Prescription Coverage

Company-Paid Dental & Vision Premiums

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Disability Protection

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

BHRS Companies, a Jacksonville, FL-based real-property services firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant – Finance & Accounting. The role reports to the Controller and oversees accounting operations across revenue/expenses, billing, AP/AR, and GL, delivering monthly financial statements and project-level cost data to construction teams.

The candidate will build from core accounting to cost accounting, manage project budgets, and prepare job cost reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; extensive experience may be considered.
• Construction, real estate development, or project-based services experience preferred.
• Availability for month-end and year-end overtime; overtime paid as required.
• Commitment to continued professional growth in accounting and business finance.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in general ledger; perform accrual-based revenue/expense accounting, billing, AP/AR, and GL functions; assist payroll.
• Prepare payment runs for Controller review and approval.
• Assist with collections and file sales/use tax reports.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forwards; support year-end adjustments and audits.
• Prepare trial balances and management reports; support monthly/annual financial statements.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts and GAAP-based policies and procedures.
• Manage financial records for construction projects: track budgets, costs, variances, and produce project financial reports.
• Prepare job cost coding and draft WIP schedules; track retainage, lien waivers, and insurance certificates.
• Analyze margin performance, expense management, and key financial ratios; support budgeting/forecasting.
• Provide financial data to support executive decision-making and prepare reports for meetings.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

BHRS Companies, a Jacksonville, FL-based real-property services firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant – Finance & Accounting. The role reports to the Controller and oversees accounting operations across revenue/expenses, billing, AP/AR, and GL, delivering monthly financial statements and project-level cost data to construction teams.

The candidate will build from core accounting to cost accounting, manage project budgets, and prepare job cost reports.