Construction Staff Accountant: Expert Job Cost & AR

T5 Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EverOn Data Center Services seeks a Construction Staff Accountant to support the Accounting and Finance team with accounts receivable, job cost accounting, journal entries, and month-end close.

This role focuses on accurate customer billing, cash application, collections follow-up, and reconciliations that keep project costs aligned with the general ledger. Collaboration with Project Management, Operations, and Project Controls is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting preferred.
• 3–5 years in construction accounting.
• Previous data center or NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records by project and cost code.
• Reconcile job cost detail to GL monthly and correct miscoded costs.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and progress billings in NetSuite with backups.
• Record and apply customer payments and cash receipts promptly.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances with PMs.
• Track retainage receivable by project and assist closeout.
• Maintain customer records and billing documentation.
• Reconcile AR subledger to GL monthly and resolve variances.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, prepaids).
• Assist with bank reconciliations and closes.
• Support year-end audits with schedules and documentation.
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Reconciliations

General ledger entries

Job costing

Excel proficiency

Financial software

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Procore

MS Excel

Job description

EverOn Data Center Services seeks a Construction Staff Accountant to support the Accounting and Finance team with accounts receivable, job cost accounting, journal entries, and month-end close.

This role focuses on accurate customer billing, cash application, collections follow-up, and reconciliations that keep project costs aligned with the general ledger. Collaboration with Project Management, Operations, and Project Controls is essential.