Residential Construction Accountant | High-End Projects

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accountant for a boutique residential contractor in Newport Beach, CA. You will manage full-cycle accounting for high-end remodels, ADUs, and custom homes, focusing on job costing, progress billings, and client draws.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and a BS in accounting/finance. On-site, full-time with benefits and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a general contracting or residential builder environment.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, progress billing, and WIP reporting.
• Strong understanding of lien waivers, retention, and subcontractor documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or construction accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple active residential projects.
• Code invoices, labor, and materials to the correct projects and cost codes to maintain job costing.
• Prepare progress billings and client draw requests based on contracts and schedules of values.
• Track change orders and update project budgets with approved scope changes.
• Collect lien waivers, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and license documentation.
• Prepare WIP schedules and project profitability reports for leadership.
• Perform month-end close, reconciliations, and GL entries.
• Process payroll and maintain employee/subcontractor records.
• Coordinate with project managers on budgets, overruns, and vendor payment schedules.
• Support annual tax preparation and coordination with outside CPAs.

Skills

Job costing

Progress billing

WIP reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Construction accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Accountant for a boutique residential contractor in Newport Beach, CA. You will manage full-cycle accounting for high-end remodels, ADUs, and custom homes, focusing on job costing, progress billings, and client draws.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and a BS in accounting/finance. On-site, full-time with benefits and a clear path for growth.