Construction Company Accountant

About this role

Construction Company Accountant Position (Junior Level)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 1-hour lunch break)

About Us

We are a growing design and construction company seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Accounting Professional to support our daily financial operations and project accounting needs. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate job costing, payroll, and financial reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for construction projects and company finances.
• Process Accounts Payable (AP), including vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and lien waiver tracking.
• Prepare and maintain project running budgets and job costing reports, ensuring accurate cost tracking on a weekly basis.
• Reconcile credit card statements on a monthly basis.
• Track jobsite worker attendance (Jobsite/Wire system) and process bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain subcontractor agreements, insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks (Desktop or Online).
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper cost allocation and timely project reporting.
• Maintain organized digital and physical accounting files and records.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Construction industry accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting principles preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ...