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Construction Accounting Specialist

Overview

Our client is looking for a Construction Finance Manager to oversee their financial operations and project accounting. In this role, you will own both day-to-day bookkeeping and higher-level financial planning for a fast-growing real estate development company specializing in high-end spec home builds and fix-and-flip projects. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate syncing between Buildertrend and QuickBooks Online while maintaining precise job costing, budgets, and cash flow visibility across multiple ongoing projects.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Upper Saddle River, NJ Time

Responsibilities

  • Manage QuickBooks Online: transaction entry, reconciliations, chart of accounts, monthly financial statements, and reporting.
  • Oversee project budgets and schedules in Buildertrend, ensuring alignment with QuickBooks.
  • Track job costing, WIP, project profitability, and cash flow for multiple ongoing projects.
  • Prepare periodic reports for management and assist with forecasting.
  • Maintain organized financial records across Google Drive and Excel.
  • Collaborate closely with the owner and construction team on financial planning and project execution.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in construction industry accounting (job costing and project tracking required).
  • Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online (ProAdvisor certification is a plus).
  • Familiarity with Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Drive.
  • Fluent English communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable.

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring
  • Health insurance for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "APPLY" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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Construction Accounting Specialist

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

EDT, NJ Time

Published on

Jul 31 2026

“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”

— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

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