Construction Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company holidays

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant in Norcross, GA to manage job cost records across labor, materials, and subcontractors. You will reconcile costs to budgets, monitor cost-to-complete, and assist with forecasts with project managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment. ERP systems knowledge is required, with Viewpoint Vista and HCSS HeavyJob preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting/finance.
• 3+ years of construction or job cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and construction billing practices.
• Proficiency with construction ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista preferred; HCSS HeavyJob a plus).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records across labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Review and reconcile job cost details for proper cost coding and alignment with budgets.
• Monitor cost-to-complete and support forecasting with Project Managers.

Skills

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

Construction billing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Construction Staff Accountant - Norcross, GA

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records across labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Review and reconcile job cost details for proper cost coding and alignment with project budgets.
• Monitor cost-to-complete and support forecasting with Project Managers.
• Identify cost variances and communicate financial risks and trends to leadership.
• Support monthly job cost close, including accruals, adjustments, and WIP reporting.
• Assist with preparation and review of progress billings, subcontractor billings, commitments, and purchase orders.
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and financial reports.
• Resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with project teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and contract requirements.
• Support audits by providing reconciliations and job cost documentation.
• Develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to enhance cost visibility.
• Provide training to field and project staff on cost coding and job cost best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of construction or job cost accounting experience (civil, heavy highway, or infrastructure preferred).
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and construction billing practices.
• Proficiency in construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista or similar); HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial wellness and retirement planning resources
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company holidays