Temporary Construction Accountant

Blueprint CFO; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to provide interim support and work directly with the CFO, taking ownership of WIP and job costing within a hands‑on accounting function.

This temporary role emphasizes accurate, independent work and timely financial reporting, with potential to transition into a permanent position. Proficiency in Sage Construction Software and Excel is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Experience with WIP and job costing is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day accounting functions and financial processes.
• Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) accounting and job costing.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting.
• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
• Partner directly with the CFO on accounting projects and special requests.
• Communicate accounting and financial information clearly to management.
• Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

WIP and job costing experience

Strong accounting principles

Analytical and problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work and deadlines

Tools

Sage Construction Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to provide interim support to its accounting function. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on construction accounting professional who can step in quickly, work directly with the CFO, and take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The Temporary Construction Accountant will support day‑to‑day accounting with a particular focus on construction‑related accounting, WIP, and job costing. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, researching discrepancies, and delivering accurate work within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day accounting functions and financial processes
• Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) accounting and job costing
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting
• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues
• Partner directly with the CFO on accounting projects and special requests
• Communicate accounting and financial information clearly to management
• Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes
• WIP and job costing experience strongly preferred
• Sage Construction Software experience is a significant plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and make an immediate impact
• Hands‑on exposure across construction accounting, WIP, and job costing
• Potential to transition from temporary to a permanent position
• Opportunity to take ownership in an environment that values accuracy and independence

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