Hybrid Senior Construction Project Accountant

Cahill Contractors; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (PPO/HMO)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off

Wellness stipend

Hybrid work schedule (min 3 days in SF

Job summary

Cahill Contractors in San Francisco is seeking a Project Accountant to join our growing finance team. You will manage monthly owner billings, subcontractor invoices, lien releases, and cash flow reporting for multiple projects within a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction accounting experience, prior GC experience, and strong Excel skills. Procore and Vista experience are a plus; a Bachelor's in Accounting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years construction-related accounting experience.
• Previous accounting experience with a General Contractor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supervising or managing a small team is preferred.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint and Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly AIA owner billings in Vista.
• Process vendor and subcontractor AIA invoices and manage Procore-to-Vista sync.
• Process and track lien releases for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and release subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Manage owner and subcontractor retention releases.
• Prepare and update monthly project cash flow reports.
• Prepare project accounting projections and participate in cost-tracking meetings.
• Lead project cost tracking meetings and ensure accurate allocation of costs.
• Maintain Project Accounting Policies & Procedures User Guide.
• Supervise and mentor Project Accounting staff.
• Review and reconcile project commitment reports and SDI analyses.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, trade partners, and project team to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Construction accounting

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

Cahill Contractors in San Francisco is seeking a Project Accountant to join our growing finance team. You will manage monthly owner billings, subcontractor invoices, lien releases, and cash flow reporting for multiple projects within a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction accounting experience, prior GC experience, and strong Excel skills. Procore and Vista experience are a plus; a Bachelor's in Accounting is required.