Senior Accountant - Project Accounting

Gilder Search Group; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SumBridge is seeking a Senior Accountant/Project Accountant for a construction-focused client in the Federal Way/Auburn area. This in-office position supports accounting, payroll, and collections, with exposure to AP/AR, GL, and subcontractor management.

The role involves hands-on responsibilities from journal entries to vendor payments, payroll allocations, and light office duties, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly Accounts Payable check runs and ensure invoices are entered and checks issued.
• Prepare journal entries and post to GL to reconcile accounts.
• Handle month-end payroll accruals and support monthly close.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and AR billing in line with builder requirements.
• Manage subcontractor payments and certificates of insurance in coordination with the Controller.
• Support office operations in a small, in-office environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Accountant/Project Accountant — Construction

SumBridge is hiring for our construction related client, seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting, payroll, and collections functions in a fast-paced, in-office environment. This role offers broad, hands-on exposure across accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, payroll administration, subcontractor management, and light office administration. This is an in-office position based in Federal Way/Auburn area.

Responsibilities

Accounting

• Process weekly Accounts Payable check runs, ensuring overhead invoices are entered prior to each Monday run and checks are prepared by 12:00 PM
• Prepare journal entries and post to the general ledger as needed to reconcile accounts
• Prepare month-end payroll-related GL accruals to support monthly close by the 10th of the following month
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts
• Prepare daily deposit reconciliations against supporting documentation
• Prepare AR billings in accordance with each builder's requirements, including schedules of values, lien releases, and sub-lien releases; ensure completed billing groups are fully billed, booked, and job-costed by month-end
• Reconcile and post credit card transactions prior to the 8th of each month
• Process 1099s and related government reporting by January 30th
• Assist with OCIP enrollment for the company and subcontractors as needed
• Assist with subcontractor vetting and enrollment in the company's subcontractor management system
• Assist with monthly management of subcontractor certificates of insurance
• Run semi-monthly subcontractor payments, coordinating with the AP Specialist and routing preliminary reports for field approval prior to final processing
• Assist with weekly inventory cycle counts, coordinating with the Controller and warehouse team and investigating discrepancies as needed

Payroll & Human Resources

• Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records and new-hire documentation
• Manage time clock systems in line with company policy; enroll new employees within 48 hours of hire and remove terminated employees
• Collect and reconcile digital and manual timecards within one day of each payroll period end date
• Monitor and track employee Sick Time and PTO usage, confirming management approval and available balances before payment
• Maintain the Vacation & PTO tracking spreadsheet, reconciling against payroll provider records
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll summaries for management review two business days prior to each pay date
• Submit accurate payroll details to the outside payroll provider one business day prior to each pay date
• Manage Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and 401(k) enrollments for new hires and during open enrollment

Collections

• Prepare and distribute a weekly A/R aging report to management and the Controller
• Partner with the Controller on accounts 30+ days past due, making initial contact to confirm accurate billing and resolve billing questions

Additional Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day office operations in a small, close-knit office environment, including ordering supplies, light kitchen upkeep, and answering phones and greeting visitors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Construction industry experience
• Professional, can-do attitude
• This is an in-office position