Job Overview:

Are you an experienced accounting professional who has mastered construction job costing, WIP schedules, and AIA billing?

Our client is seeking an independent, hands-on Construction Accountant with at least 2+ years of direct subcontractor accounting experience in residential or commercial projects. In this role, you will take full ownership of project accounting, QuickBooks Online (QBO) cleanup, and financial reconciliations. You will leverage your deep practical knowledge of US GAAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and seamless QBO integrations with software like Procore, Buildertrend, or ADP. Rather than formal degrees or a CPA license, our client prioritizes proven practical expertise, strong accounting judgment, and real-world construction know-how. If you can confidently manage complex books and software ecosystems with minimal supervision, this high-impact opportunity is built for you!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (New York time) EST,

Responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Job Costing

• WIP & Job Costing: Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, track budget vs. actual costs per project, and ensure expenses are accurately assigned to correct cost codes and categories.
• AIA Billing & Requisitions: Prepare and manage AIA G702/G703 billing, pencil requisitions, and retainage tracking (both held and receivable).
• A/P & A/R Oversight: Process job-specific Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, manage subcontractor billings, and verify lien waivers where required.
• Overhead Allocation: Accurately differentiate between direct job costs and general overhead, recording expenses properly across all accounts.

Bookkeeping Cleanup & Reconciliations

• General Ledger & Cleanup: Perform thorough bookkeeping cleanups, monthly account reconciliations, and balance sheet adjustments.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Independently investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unallocated costs, or bank reconciliation gaps.
• Management: Managing month-end close and preparing and reviewing accurate income statements and balance sheets.

Software Integrations & Data Flow

• System Syncing: Oversee data flow and integrations between construction management platforms (Procore, Buildertrend), payroll systems (ADP), and QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Data Integrity: Ensure timing differences or mapping errors between job-site software and QBO are corrected promptly.

Requirements:

Experience & Technical Mastery

• Construction Accounting Background: Minimum 2+ years of direct, construction subcontractor accounting (residential or commercial).
• Core Concepts: Deep practical understanding of US GAAP for construction, including WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and AIA billing.
• QuickBooks Online (QBO): Advanced proficiency in QBO, including setup, job-costing structures, and cleanup protocols.
• Software Ecosystem: Practical experience managing integrations across platforms such as Procore, Buildertrend, ADP, and QBO.

Core Competencies

• High Autonomy: Ability to troubleshoot errors and organize financial records independently, leaving ownership clear for executive tax and cash flow review.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Logical thinker who catches missing job costs, incorrect mappings, or budget variances before they impact financial reports.
• Communication: Clear, professional English communication to coordinate with project managers, vendors, and management.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home

• Immediate hiring

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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