Remote Commercial Construction Accountant

Overview

A commercial construction organization is seeking a Commercial Construction Accountant to support its continued growth. This is a permanent, direct-hire position that is 100% remote and reports to the CFO.

The role is hands-on and includes multi-entity accounting, payroll, journal entries, construction-related accounting functions, and administrative duties. Candidates must be able to pass an Excel test and demonstrate a strong understanding of GAAP and practical Excel skills, including formulas, data organization, and spreadsheet troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while supporting the month-end close process, including reconciliations and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.
• Manage monthly customer billing by generating invoices, validating schedules of values, collaborating with project managers on billing requirements, and monitoring project revenue, budgets, and contract balances.
• Review and distribute accounts payable reports.
• Ensure proper coding of corporate card transactions and employee expenses.
• Assist with collections by following up on outstanding customer receivables.
• Support payroll processing by reviewing timecards, mileage, per diem, and reimbursement data.
• Record payroll-related journal entries.
• Administer sales tax filings and year-end 1099 reporting.
• Maintain insurance and compliance documentation.
• Support intercompany transactions.

Requirements

• Commercial construction accounting experience.
• Willingness to work with manual processes.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPS, and pivot tables.
• Ability to pass an Excel assessment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of up to $80,000.
• Raise up to $85,000 after 90 days.
• Bonus opportunity.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• PTO.
• Permanent, direct-hire employment.

Location

• 100% remote.