Residential Construction Accounting Specialist

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist to manage accounts payable, job costing, vendor management, and client billing for residential projects.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Buildertrend, and the ability to collaborate with project managers and accounting leadership to ensure accurate records and timely processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, AP, job costing, or construction accounting.
• Custom residential construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy with purchase orders, contracts, project budgets, and job-cost codes.
• Prepare weekly vendor and subcontractor payment runs for management review and approval.
• Maintain accurate job-cost records, purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and project transactions using QuickBooks and Buildertrend.
• Issue and track purchase orders, working closely with project managers to resolve billing discrepancies and budget concerns.
• Manage vendor documentation, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and annual 1099 preparation.
• Prepare client invoices, change orders, and construction draw requests while tracking accounts receivable and incoming payments.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Maintain property tax records, insurance documentation, and organized accounting files.
• Support the Controller with accurate financial information, reporting schedules, and general accounting needs.

Skills

Construction accounting

Accounts payable

Job costing

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Buildertrend

Job description

Burnett Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist to manage accounts payable, job costing, vendor management, and client billing for residential projects.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Buildertrend, and the ability to collaborate with project managers and accounting leadership to ensure accurate records and timely processing.