Construction Staff Accountant

stafffinancialgroup; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Annual profit sharing

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Two weeks of Paid Time Off

Limited work-from-home flexibility (up

to one remote day per month for个人需要)

Job summary

stafffinancialgroup is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant for a 100% in-office role with immediate start. The position focuses on construction accounting, job costing, and vendor compliance, offering a clear path to accounting leadership as responsibilities evolve.

The role involves AP, COIs review, invoice processing, and close support, with growth into month-end close and financial reporting within a collaborative leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience; construction accounting preferred.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferred.
• Experience with Procore is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process construction-related invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Perform job cost coding and support project cost tracking.
• Manage construction accounts payable and vendor relationships.
• Review COIs, lien waivers, and vendor compliance documentation.
• Support month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Assist with project accounting and financial reporting.
• Support implementation and optimization of Procore.
• Collaborate with project managers and accounting leadership.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Accounts payable

Vendor compliance

COIs

Lien waivers

Paid-when-paid

Vendor relationships

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Procore

Job description

Construction Staff Accountant

Who: A growing and well-established commercial construction company is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant with strong construction accounting experience and long-term growth potential.

What: Join a collaborative accounting team supporting construction accounting operations with a clear path toward increased responsibility and future accounting leadership.

When: The company is actively interviewing and is looking to hire immediately.

Where: Full-time, 100% in-office position in a collaborative accounting environment.

Why: This is a succession-planning opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to grow into a key leadership role within the accounting department.

Office Environment: Highly collaborative office where you'll work directly with experienced accounting leadership and company ownership.

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually, with flexibility for candidates who bring extensive construction accounting experience.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting functions of a growing construction organization. While the role initially includes construction accounts payable responsibilities, the primary focus is on construction accounting, job costing, vendor compliance, and financial accuracy. This position offers exceptional career growth with the opportunity to expand into month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting leadership as responsibilities evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Process construction-related invoices and maintain accurate accounting records.

• Perform job cost coding and support project cost tracking.

• Manage construction accounts payable and vendor relationships.

• Review and maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs), lien waivers, and vendor compliance documentation.

• Monitor paid-when-paid payment requirements.

• Assist with month-end close and general ledger activities.

• Support project accounting and financial reporting.

• Assist with the implementation and ongoing optimization of Procore.

• Collaborate with project managers and accounting leadership to ensure financial accuracy.

• Take on expanded accounting responsibilities as the role develops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.

• Construction accounting experience is required.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Construction job costing

  • Construction accounts payable

  • Lien waivers

  • Certificates of Insurance (COIs)

  • Paid-when-paid construction payment processes

  • Vendor compliance

  • Project accounting

• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferred.

• Experience with Procore is a strong plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Stable employment history.

• Desire to grow into a broader construction accounting and future accounting leadership role.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Annual profit sharing

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Two weeks of Paid Time Off

• Limited work-from-home flexibility (up to one remote day per month for personal needs)