Accounting Associate

Accounting Fundamentals

Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) - invoicing, credit card payments, check / electronic payments, collections.

General Ledger reconciliation and month-end / year-end closing support.

Knowledge of financial reporting, including project cost reports and WIP statements.

Construction Accounting Knowledge (or Strong Willingness to Learn)

Familiarity with job cost tracking, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

Understanding of construction tax regulations (sales / use tax, lien waivers, subcontractor payments).

Prior exposure to construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, CMiC, or similar) is a plus.

Data Management & Technical Skills

Strong Excel skills - PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and ideally some experience with macros.

Ability to analyze large datasets and generate AR / AP / financial reports.

Comfort with ERP or accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, etc.).

Vendor & Client Relations

Experience working directly with vendors to resolve payment issues.

Ability to coordinate with project managers and field staff for accurate cost tracking and billing.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer service and stakeholder interaction.

Compliance & Documentation

Experience maintaining accurate, organized records (digital & physical).

Supporting audits with documentation and reconciliations.

Ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP standards.

Requirements

Solid accounts receivable and general accounting experience.

Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Exposure to or willingness to learn construction-specific accounting (job costing, WIP, contracts, lien waivers).

Ability to handle vendor relations, compliance, and documentation.

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