Construction Project Accountant (On-site)

Anderson-Aluminum-Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Aluminum, based in Columbus, OH, seeks a Construction Accounting Specialist for a full-time, in-person role. The position oversees full-cycle AP/AR across 15–20 active projects, handling invoices, billing applications, and vendor relations with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has an accounting/finance background, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with construction billing portals; payroll backup may be required. Reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AP, AR, bookkeeping, treasury management, and basic GAAP principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients, vendors, and project partners.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process subcontractor, supplier, and vendor invoices daily.
• Verify invoices against POs, subcontracts and supporting documents; code to project, cost code, GL, or inventory.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up on missing approvals or documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and project managers.
• Maintain vendor compliance records (W-9s, COIs, lien waivers).
• Assist purchasing and shipping with vendor reconciliations.
• Maintain the monthly billing calendar for 15–20 active projects.
• Prepare billing applications for management review using Excel, Textura, Procore, or AIA-style portals.
• Gather and review stored-material documentation; track lien waivers issued to customers.
• Track billing submissions, approvals, payments, and outstanding balances; follow up on short payments.
• Provide general administrative support; payroll processing backup.

Skills

AP/AR bookkeeping

Education

Accounting/finance/business degree

Tools

Foundation accounting software

Job description

Anderson Aluminum, based in Columbus, OH, seeks a Construction Accounting Specialist for a full-time, in-person role. The position oversees full-cycle AP/AR across 15–20 active projects, handling invoices, billing applications, and vendor relations with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has an accounting/finance background, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with construction billing portals; payroll backup may be required. Reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting.